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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.58, 24,871.40 and 6,050.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.58, 24,871.40 and 6,050.13 is: 9,074.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.58 : 24,871.40 = 6,050.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.58/24,871.40 = 6,050.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.58x = 24,871.40 × 6,050.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.58x = 150,475,173.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,475,173.03/16,582.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.29

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