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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.19, 24,838.90 and 6,026.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.19, 24,838.90 and 6,026.05 is: 9,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.19 : 24,838.90 = 6,026.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.19/24,838.90 = 6,026.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.19x = 24,838.90 × 6,026.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.19x = 149,680,363.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,680,363.51/16,555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.30

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