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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.37, 24,858.33 and 6,044.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.37, 24,858.33 and 6,044.71 is: 9,066.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.37 : 24,858.33 = 6,044.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.37/24,858.33 = 6,044.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.37x = 24,858.33 × 6,044.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.37x = 150,261,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,261,311.12/16,572.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.98

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