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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.74, 24,669.58 and 6,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.74, 24,669.58 and 6,055.68 is: 9,084.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.74 : 24,669.58 = 6,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.74/24,669.58 = 6,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.74x = 24,669.58 × 6,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.74x = 149,391,082.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,391,082.21/16,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.43

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