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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.69, 24,828.73 and 6,020.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.69, 24,828.73 and 6,020.30 is: 9,027.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.69 : 24,828.73 = 6,020.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.69/24,828.73 = 6,020.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.69x = 24,828.73 × 6,020.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.69x = 149,476,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,476,450.24/16,557.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,027.61

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