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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.62, 24,873.99 and 6,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.62, 24,873.99 and 6,055.28 is: 9,077.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.62 : 24,873.99 = 6,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.62/24,873.99 = 6,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.62x = 24,873.99 × 6,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.62x = 150,618,974.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,618,974.17/16,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.47

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