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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.98, 24,890.40 and 6,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.98, 24,890.40 and 6,062.52 is: 9,094.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.98 : 24,890.40 = 6,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.98/24,890.40 = 6,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.98x = 24,890.40 × 6,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.98x = 150,898,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,898,547.81/16,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.67

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