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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.93, 24,838.52 and 6,030.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.93, 24,838.52 and 6,030.81 is: 9,046.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.93 : 24,838.52 = 6,030.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.93/24,838.52 = 6,030.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.93x = 24,838.52 × 6,030.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.93x = 149,796,364.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,796,364.65/16,557.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.81

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