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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.74, 24,668.85 and 6,065.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.74, 24,668.85 and 6,065.06 is: 9,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.74 : 24,668.85 = 6,065.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.74/24,668.85 = 6,065.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.74x = 24,668.85 × 6,065.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.74x = 149,618,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,618,055.38/16,455.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.15

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