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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,406.70, 24,613.29 and 6,018.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,406.70, 24,613.29 and 6,018.54 is: 9,029.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,406.70 : 24,613.29 = 6,018.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,406.70/24,613.29 = 6,018.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,406.70x = 24,613.29 × 6,018.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,406.70x = 148,136,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,136,070.40/16,406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.00

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