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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.54, 24,870.73 and 6,048.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.54, 24,870.73 and 6,048.53 is: 9,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.54 : 24,870.73 = 6,048.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.54/24,870.73 = 6,048.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.54x = 24,870.73 × 6,048.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.54x = 150,431,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,431,356.53/16,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.41

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