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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.04, 24,637.08 and 6,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.04, 24,637.08 and 6,034 is: 9,050.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.04 : 24,637.08 = 6,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.04/24,637.08 = 6,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.04x = 24,637.08 × 6,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.04x = 148,660,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,660,140.72/16,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.82

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