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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,419.88, 24,632.25 and 6,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,419.88, 24,632.25 and 6,030.82 is: 9,047.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,419.88 : 24,632.25 = 6,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,419.88/24,632.25 = 6,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,419.88x = 24,632.25 × 6,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,419.88x = 148,552,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,552,665.95/16,419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.12

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