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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,421.04, 24,616.44 and 6,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,421.04, 24,616.44 and 6,031.44 is: 9,041.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,421.04 : 24,616.44 = 6,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,421.04/24,616.44 = 6,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,421.04x = 24,616.44 × 6,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,421.04x = 148,472,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,472,580.87/16,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.61

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