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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.08, 24,637.46 and 4,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.08, 24,637.46 and 4,113.08 is: 6,169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.08 : 24,637.46 = 4,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.08/24,637.46 = 4,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.08x = 24,637.46 × 4,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.08x = 101,335,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,335,843.98/16,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.58

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