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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,431.68, 24,645.08 and 6,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,431.68, 24,645.08 and 6,041 is: 9,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,431.68 : 24,645.08 = 6,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,431.68/24,645.08 = 6,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,431.68x = 24,645.08 × 6,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,431.68x = 148,880,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,880,928.28/16,431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.60

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