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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.98, 24,894.90 and 6,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.98, 24,894.90 and 6,065.52 is: 9,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.98 : 24,894.90 = 6,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.98/24,894.90 = 6,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.98x = 24,894.90 × 6,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.98x = 151,000,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,000,513.85/16,594.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.17

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