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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,416.72, 24,620.22 and 6,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,416.72, 24,620.22 and 6,029.28 is: 9,042.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,416.72 : 24,620.22 = 6,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,416.72/24,620.22 = 6,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,416.72x = 24,620.22 × 6,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,416.72x = 148,442,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,442,200.04/16,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.14

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