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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.94, 24,666.39 and 6,052.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.94, 24,666.39 and 6,052.50 is: 9,081.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.94 : 24,666.39 = 6,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.94/24,666.39 = 6,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.94x = 24,666.39 × 6,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.94x = 149,293,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,293,325.48/16,439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.14

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