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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,419.06, 24,638.58 and 6,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,419.06, 24,638.58 and 6,031.62 is: 9,051.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,419.06 : 24,638.58 = 6,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,419.06/24,638.58 = 6,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,419.06x = 24,638.58 × 6,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,419.06x = 148,610,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,610,551.90/16,419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.10

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