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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.84, 24,628.56 and 6,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.84, 24,628.56 and 6,023.68 is: 9,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.84 : 24,628.56 = 6,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.84/24,628.56 = 6,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.84x = 24,628.56 × 6,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.84x = 148,354,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,354,564.30/16,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.48

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