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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.69, 24,892.62 and 6,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.69, 24,892.62 and 6,065.28 is: 9,097.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.69 : 24,892.62 = 6,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.69/24,892.62 = 6,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.69x = 24,892.62 × 6,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.69x = 150,980,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,980,687.49/16,595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.59

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