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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.54, 24,627.03 and 6,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.54, 24,627.03 and 6,023.62 is: 9,035.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.54 : 24,627.03 = 6,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.54/24,627.03 = 6,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.54x = 24,627.03 × 6,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.54x = 148,343,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,343,870.45/16,417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.69

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