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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.29, 24,616.94 and 6,020.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.29, 24,616.94 and 6,020.61 is: 9,030.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.29 : 24,616.94 = 6,020.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.29/24,616.94 = 6,020.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.29x = 24,616.94 × 6,020.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.29x = 148,208,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,208,965.03/16,411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.92

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