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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.56, 24,848.95 and 6,035.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.56, 24,848.95 and 6,035.75 is: 9,059.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.56 : 24,848.95 = 6,035.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.56/24,848.95 = 6,035.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.56x = 24,848.95 × 6,035.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.56x = 149,981,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,981,957.66/16,555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.31

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