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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,426.04, 24,638.58 and 6,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,426.04, 24,638.58 and 6,035 is: 9,052.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,426.04 : 24,638.58 = 6,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,426.04/24,638.58 = 6,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,426.04x = 24,638.58 × 6,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,426.04x = 148,693,830.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,693,830.30/16,426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.32

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