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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.32, 24,638.22 and 6,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.32, 24,638.22 and 6,035.16 is: 9,053.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.32 : 24,638.22 = 6,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.32/24,638.22 = 6,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.32x = 24,638.22 × 6,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.32x = 148,695,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,695,599.82/16,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.93

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