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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.58, 24,866.90 and 6,047.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.58, 24,866.90 and 6,047.13 is: 9,069.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.58 : 24,866.90 = 6,047.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.58/24,866.90 = 6,047.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.58x = 24,866.90 × 6,047.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.58x = 150,373,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,373,322.81/16,579.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.79

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