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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.92, 24,644.79 and 6,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.92, 24,644.79 and 6,041.76 is: 9,062.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.92 : 24,644.79 = 6,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.92/24,644.79 = 6,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.92x = 24,644.79 × 6,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.92x = 148,897,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,897,906.43/16,429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.61

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