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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.62, 24,845.29 and 6,025.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.62, 24,845.29 and 6,025.62 is: 9,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.62 : 24,845.29 = 6,025.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.62/24,845.29 = 6,025.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.62x = 24,845.29 × 6,025.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.62x = 149,708,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,708,276.33/16,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.75

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