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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.93, 24,666.45 and 6,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.93, 24,666.45 and 6,055.25 is: 9,081.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.93 : 24,666.45 = 6,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.93/24,666.45 = 6,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.93x = 24,666.45 × 6,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.93x = 149,361,521.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,361,521.36/16,445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.97

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