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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.88, 24,663.80 and 6,051.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.88, 24,663.80 and 6,051.84 is: 9,078.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.88 : 24,663.80 = 6,051.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.88/24,663.80 = 6,051.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.88x = 24,663.80 × 6,051.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.88x = 149,261,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,261,371.39/16,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.67

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