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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,431.56, 24,644.90 and 6,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,431.56, 24,644.90 and 6,040.88 is: 9,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,431.56 : 24,644.90 = 6,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,431.56/24,644.90 = 6,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,431.56x = 24,644.90 × 6,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,431.56x = 148,876,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,876,775.39/16,431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.42

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