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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.73, 24,851.85 and 6,045.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.73, 24,851.85 and 6,045.77 is: 9,063.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.73 : 24,851.85 = 6,045.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.73/24,851.85 = 6,045.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.73x = 24,851.85 × 6,045.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.73x = 150,248,444.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,248,444.92/16,577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.27

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