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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.88, 24,662.30 and 6,050.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.88, 24,662.30 and 6,050.84 is: 9,077.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.88 : 24,662.30 = 6,050.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.88/24,662.30 = 6,050.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.88x = 24,662.30 × 6,050.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.88x = 149,227,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,227,631.33/16,439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.17

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