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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.98, 24,683.32 and 6,064.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.98, 24,683.32 and 6,064.92 is: 9,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.98 : 24,683.32 = 6,064.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.98/24,683.32 = 6,064.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.98x = 24,683.32 × 6,064.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.98x = 149,702,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,702,361.13/16,453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.25

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