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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.55, 24,825.53 and 6,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.55, 24,825.53 and 6,018.16 is: 9,024.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.55 : 24,825.53 = 6,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.55/24,825.53 = 6,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.55x = 24,825.53 × 6,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.55x = 149,403,919.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,403,919.47/16,555.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,024.40

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