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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.21, 24,869.36 and 6,048.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.21, 24,869.36 and 6,048.76 is: 9,072.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.21 : 24,869.36 = 6,048.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.21/24,869.36 = 6,048.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.21x = 24,869.36 × 6,048.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.21x = 150,428,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,428,759.75/16,581.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.25

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