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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.08, 24,681.92 and 6,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.08, 24,681.92 and 6,068.16 is: 9,098.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.08 : 24,681.92 = 6,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.08/24,681.92 = 6,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.08x = 24,681.92 × 6,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.08x = 149,773,839.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,773,839.67/16,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.11

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