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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.68, 24,672.08 and 6,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.68, 24,672.08 and 6,059 is: 9,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.68 : 24,672.08 = 6,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.68/24,672.08 = 6,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.68x = 24,672.08 × 6,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.68x = 149,488,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,488,132.72/16,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.60

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