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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.57, 24,670.58 and 6,059.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.57, 24,670.58 and 6,059.61 is: 9,093.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.57 : 24,670.58 = 6,059.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.57/24,670.58 = 6,059.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.57x = 24,670.58 × 6,059.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.57x = 149,494,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,494,062.98/16,440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.00

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