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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,422.39, 24,618.96 and 6,031.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,422.39, 24,618.96 and 6,031.71 is: 9,042.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,422.39 : 24,618.96 = 6,031.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,422.39/24,618.96 = 6,031.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,422.39x = 24,618.96 × 6,031.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,422.39x = 148,494,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,494,427.22/16,422.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.19

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