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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.63, 24,858.49 and 6,046.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.63, 24,858.49 and 6,046.02 is: 9,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.63 : 24,858.49 = 6,046.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.63/24,858.49 = 6,046.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.63x = 24,858.49 × 6,046.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.63x = 150,294,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,294,927.71/16,584.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.30

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