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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.68, 24,696.09 and 6,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.68, 24,696.09 and 6,075 is: 9,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.68 : 24,696.09 = 6,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.68/24,696.09 = 6,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.68x = 24,696.09 × 6,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.68x = 150,028,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,028,746.75/16,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.60

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