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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.77, 24,638.07 and 6,034.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.77, 24,638.07 and 6,034.71 is: 9,052.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.77 : 24,638.07 = 6,034.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.77/24,638.07 = 6,034.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.77x = 24,638.07 × 6,034.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.77x = 148,683,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,683,607.41/16,423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.95

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