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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.39, 24,623.46 and 6,034.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.39, 24,623.46 and 6,034.71 is: 9,046.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.39 : 24,623.46 = 6,034.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.39/24,623.46 = 6,034.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.39x = 24,623.46 × 6,034.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.39x = 148,595,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,595,440.30/16,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.69

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