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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.40, 24,718.56 and 6,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.40, 24,718.56 and 6,085.12 is: 9,132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.40 : 24,718.56 = 6,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.40/24,718.56 = 6,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.40x = 24,718.56 × 6,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.40x = 150,415,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,415,403.83/16,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.47

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