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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,457.94, 24,675.38 and 6,066.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,457.94, 24,675.38 and 6,066.90 is: 9,096.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,457.94 : 24,675.38 = 6,066.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,457.94/24,675.38 = 6,066.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,457.94x = 24,675.38 × 6,066.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,457.94x = 149,702,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,702,939.55/16,457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.09

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