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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.80, 24,707.10 and 6,085.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.80, 24,707.10 and 6,085.24 is: 9,125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.80 : 24,707.10 = 6,085.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.80/24,707.10 = 6,085.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.80x = 24,707.10 × 6,085.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.80x = 150,348,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,348,633.20/16,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.42

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