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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.04, 24,642.72 and 6,046.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.04, 24,642.72 and 6,046.08 is: 9,069.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.04 : 24,642.72 = 6,046.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.04/24,642.72 = 6,046.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.04x = 24,642.72 × 6,046.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.04x = 148,991,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,991,856.54/16,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.92

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