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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.18, 24,635.34 and 6,034.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.18, 24,635.34 and 6,034.50 is: 9,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.18 : 24,635.34 = 6,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.18/24,635.34 = 6,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.18x = 24,635.34 × 6,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.18x = 148,661,959.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,661,959.23/16,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.86

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