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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.91, 24,844.05 and 6,032.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.91, 24,844.05 and 6,032.91 is: 9,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.91 : 24,844.05 = 6,032.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.91/24,844.05 = 6,032.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.91x = 24,844.05 × 6,032.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.91x = 149,881,917.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,881,917.69/16,562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.25

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