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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.60, 24,678.72 and 6,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.60, 24,678.72 and 6,061.44 is: 9,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.60 : 24,678.72 = 6,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.60/24,678.72 = 6,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.60x = 24,678.72 × 6,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.60x = 149,588,580.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,588,580.56/16,449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.75

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