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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,406.45, 24,612.92 and 6,018.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,406.45, 24,612.92 and 6,018.29 is: 9,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,406.45 : 24,612.92 = 6,018.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,406.45/24,612.92 = 6,018.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,406.45x = 24,612.92 × 6,018.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,406.45x = 148,127,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,127,537.15/16,406.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.62

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