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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,450.98, 24,678.81 and 6,061.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,450.98, 24,678.81 and 6,061.92 is: 9,093.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,450.98 : 24,678.81 = 6,061.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,450.98/24,678.81 = 6,061.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,450.98x = 24,678.81 × 6,061.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,450.98x = 149,600,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,600,971.92/16,450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.74

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