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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.38, 24,061.97 and 6,425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.38, 24,061.97 and 6,425.31 is: 9,635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.38 : 24,061.97 = 6,425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.38/24,061.97 = 6,425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.38x = 24,061.97 × 6,425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.38x = 154,605,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,605,584.33/16,045.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,635.52

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