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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.53, 24,671.70 and 6,052.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.53, 24,671.70 and 6,052.28 is: 9,082.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.53 : 24,671.70 = 6,052.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.53/24,671.70 = 6,052.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.53x = 24,671.70 × 6,052.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.53x = 149,319,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,319,913.12/16,440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.43

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