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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.68, 24,651.09 and 6,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.68, 24,651.09 and 6,045 is: 9,066.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.68 : 24,651.09 = 6,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.68/24,651.09 = 6,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.68x = 24,651.09 × 6,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.68x = 149,015,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,015,839.05/16,435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.61

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