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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,433.20, 24,652.26 and 6,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,433.20, 24,652.26 and 6,044.16 is: 9,067.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,433.20 : 24,652.26 = 6,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,433.20/24,652.26 = 6,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,433.20x = 24,652.26 × 6,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,433.20x = 149,002,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,002,203.80/16,433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.14

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