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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.71, 24,868.61 and 6,048.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.71, 24,868.61 and 6,048.26 is: 9,071.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.71 : 24,868.61 = 6,048.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.71/24,868.61 = 6,048.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.71x = 24,868.61 × 6,048.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.71x = 150,411,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,411,788.88/16,580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.50

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