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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.89, 24,881.51 and 6,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.89, 24,881.51 and 6,055.60 is: 9,080.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.89 : 24,881.51 = 6,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.89/24,881.51 = 6,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.89x = 24,881.51 × 6,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.89x = 150,672,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,672,472.78/16,592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.54

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