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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.70, 24,616.29 and 6,020.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.70, 24,616.29 and 6,020.54 is: 9,031.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.70 : 24,616.29 = 6,020.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.70/24,616.29 = 6,020.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.70x = 24,616.29 × 6,020.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.70x = 148,203,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,203,235.52/16,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.99

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