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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.82, 24,716.97 and 6,087.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.82, 24,716.97 and 6,087.66 is: 9,132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.82 : 24,716.97 = 6,087.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.82/24,716.97 = 6,087.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.82x = 24,716.97 × 6,087.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.82x = 150,468,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,468,509.59/16,475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.69

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