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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.20, 24,659.84 and 6,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.20, 24,659.84 and 6,050.72 is: 9,076.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.20 : 24,659.84 = 6,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.20/24,659.84 = 6,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.20x = 24,659.84 × 6,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.20x = 149,209,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,209,787.08/16,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,076.46

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