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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.98, 24,885.90 and 6,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.98, 24,885.90 and 6,059.52 is: 9,090.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.98 : 24,885.90 = 6,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.98/24,885.90 = 6,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.98x = 24,885.90 × 6,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.98x = 150,796,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,796,608.77/16,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.17

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