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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,469.76, 24,706.26 and 6,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,469.76, 24,706.26 and 6,079.08 is: 9,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,469.76 : 24,706.26 = 6,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,469.76/24,706.26 = 6,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,469.76x = 24,706.26 × 6,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,469.76x = 150,191,331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,191,331.04/16,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.22

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