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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.20, 24,676.76 and 6,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.20, 24,676.76 and 6,055.44 is: 9,086.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.20 : 24,676.76 = 6,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.20/24,676.76 = 6,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.20x = 24,676.76 × 6,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.20x = 149,428,639.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,428,639.57/16,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.46

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