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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.26, 24,637.31 and 6,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.26, 24,637.31 and 6,034.20 is: 9,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.26 : 24,637.31 = 6,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.26/24,637.31 = 6,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.26x = 24,637.31 × 6,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.26x = 148,666,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,666,456.00/16,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.19

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