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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.04, 24,634.08 and 6,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.04, 24,634.08 and 6,032 is: 9,047.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.04 : 24,634.08 = 6,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.04/24,634.08 = 6,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.04x = 24,634.08 × 6,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.04x = 148,592,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,592,770.56/16,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.82

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