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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,421.38, 24,632.06 and 6,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,421.38, 24,632.06 and 6,033.12 is: 9,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,421.38 : 24,632.06 = 6,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,421.38/24,632.06 = 6,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,421.38x = 24,632.06 × 6,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,421.38x = 148,608,173.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,608,173.83/16,421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.68

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