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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.05, 24,835.88 and 6,035.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.05, 24,835.88 and 6,035.11 is: 9,047.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.05 : 24,835.88 = 6,035.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.05/24,835.88 = 6,035.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.05x = 24,835.88 × 6,035.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.05x = 149,887,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,887,267.75/16,567.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.31

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