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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.98, 24,692.31 and 6,070.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.98, 24,692.31 and 6,070.98 is: 9,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.98 : 24,692.31 = 6,070.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.98/24,692.31 = 6,070.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.98x = 24,692.31 × 6,070.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.98x = 149,906,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,906,520.16/16,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.33

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