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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.71, 24,873.20 and 6,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.71, 24,873.20 and 6,048.52 is: 9,075.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.71 : 24,873.20 = 6,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.71/24,873.20 = 6,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.71x = 24,873.20 × 6,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.71x = 150,445,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,445,977.92/16,577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.20

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