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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.94, 24,032.90 and 6,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.94, 24,032.90 and 6,028.56 is: 9,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.94 : 24,032.90 = 6,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.94/24,032.90 = 6,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.94x = 24,032.90 × 6,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.94x = 144,883,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,883,794.70/16,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.84

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