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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.48, 24,681.06 and 6,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.48, 24,681.06 and 6,063.42 is: 9,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.48 : 24,681.06 = 6,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.48/24,681.06 = 6,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.48x = 24,681.06 × 6,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.48x = 149,651,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,651,632.83/16,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.99

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