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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.43, 24,652.22 and 6,045.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.43, 24,652.22 and 6,045.75 is: 9,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.43 : 24,652.22 = 6,045.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.43/24,652.22 = 6,045.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.43x = 24,652.22 × 6,045.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.43x = 149,041,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,041,128.84/16,436.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.73

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