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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,416.81, 24,635.21 and 6,029.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,416.81, 24,635.21 and 6,029.37 is: 9,047.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,416.81 : 24,635.21 = 6,029.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,416.81/24,635.21 = 6,029.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,416.81x = 24,635.21 × 6,029.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,416.81x = 148,534,765.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,534,765.97/16,416.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.72

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