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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.57, 24,724.58 and 6,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.57, 24,724.58 and 6,095.61 is: 9,147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.57 : 24,724.58 = 6,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.57/24,724.58 = 6,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.57x = 24,724.58 × 6,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.57x = 150,711,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,711,366.62/16,476.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.01

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