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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,561.94, 24,844.52 and 6,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,561.94, 24,844.52 and 6,034.82 is: 9,052.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,561.94 : 24,844.52 = 6,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,561.94/24,844.52 = 6,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,561.94x = 24,844.52 × 6,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,561.94x = 149,932,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,932,206.19/16,561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.82

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