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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.58, 24,682.67 and 6,068.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.58, 24,682.67 and 6,068.66 is: 9,098.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.58 : 24,682.67 = 6,068.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.58/24,682.67 = 6,068.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.58x = 24,682.67 × 6,068.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.58x = 149,790,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,790,732.12/16,462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.86

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