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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.32, 24,647.70 and 6,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.32, 24,647.70 and 6,044.36 is: 9,070.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.32 : 24,647.70 = 6,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.32/24,647.70 = 6,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.32x = 24,647.70 × 6,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.32x = 148,979,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,979,571.97/16,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.12

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