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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.08, 24,641.82 and 6,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.08, 24,641.82 and 6,037.80 is: 9,059.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.08 : 24,641.82 = 6,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.08/24,641.82 = 6,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.08x = 24,641.82 × 6,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.08x = 148,782,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,782,380.80/16,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.35

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