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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.98, 24,666.45 and 6,048.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.98, 24,666.45 and 6,048.73 is: 9,077.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.98 : 24,666.45 = 6,048.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.98/24,666.45 = 6,048.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.98x = 24,666.45 × 6,048.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.98x = 149,200,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,200,696.11/16,436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.14

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