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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.96, 24,861.26 and 6,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.96, 24,861.26 and 6,046.20 is: 9,069.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.96 : 24,861.26 = 6,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.96/24,861.26 = 6,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.96x = 24,861.26 × 6,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.96x = 150,316,150.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,316,150.21/16,572.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.96

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