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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,419.26, 24,631.31 and 6,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,419.26, 24,631.31 and 6,030.20 is: 9,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,419.26 : 24,631.31 = 6,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,419.26/24,631.31 = 6,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,419.26x = 24,631.31 × 6,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,419.26x = 148,531,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,531,572.25/16,419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.18

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