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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,415.79, 24,609.09 and 6,025.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,415.79, 24,609.09 and 6,025.11 is: 9,032.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,415.79 : 24,609.09 = 6,025.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,415.79/24,609.09 = 6,025.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,415.79x = 24,609.09 × 6,025.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,415.79x = 148,272,474.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,272,474.25/16,415.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.31

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