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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.38, 24,635.06 and 6,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.38, 24,635.06 and 6,035.12 is: 9,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.38 : 24,635.06 = 6,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.38/24,635.06 = 6,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.38x = 24,635.06 × 6,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.38x = 148,675,543.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,675,543.31/16,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.68

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