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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.45, 24,894.14 and 6,065.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.45, 24,894.14 and 6,065.69 is: 9,100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.45 : 24,894.14 = 6,065.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.45/24,894.14 = 6,065.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.45x = 24,894.14 × 6,065.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.45x = 150,999,981.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,999,981.26/16,592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.53

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