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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.94, 24,658.97 and 6,050.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.94, 24,658.97 and 6,050.26 is: 9,074.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.94 : 24,658.97 = 6,050.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.94/24,658.97 = 6,050.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.94x = 24,658.97 × 6,050.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.94x = 149,193,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,193,179.83/16,440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.49

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