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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.28, 24,835.84 and 6,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.28, 24,835.84 and 6,027.36 is: 9,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.28 : 24,835.84 = 6,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.28/24,835.84 = 6,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.28x = 24,835.84 × 6,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.28x = 149,694,548.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,694,548.58/16,557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.01

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