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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.06, 24,666.57 and 6,061.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.06, 24,666.57 and 6,061.02 is: 9,087.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.06 : 24,666.57 = 6,061.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.06/24,666.57 = 6,061.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.06x = 24,666.57 × 6,061.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.06x = 149,504,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,504,574.10/16,452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.29

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