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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,443.93, 24,663.45 and 6,053.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,443.93, 24,663.45 and 6,053.25 is: 9,078.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,443.93 : 24,663.45 = 6,053.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,443.93/24,663.45 = 6,053.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,443.93x = 24,663.45 × 6,053.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,443.93x = 149,294,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,294,028.71/16,443.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.97

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