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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.62, 24,849.57 and 6,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.62, 24,849.57 and 6,034.18 is: 9,048.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.62 : 24,849.57 = 6,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.62/24,849.57 = 6,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.62x = 24,849.57 × 6,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.62x = 149,946,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,946,778.30/16,571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.41

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