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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,431.93, 24,645.47 and 6,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,431.93, 24,645.47 and 6,041.25 is: 9,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,431.93 : 24,645.47 = 6,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,431.93/24,645.47 = 6,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,431.93x = 24,645.47 × 6,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,431.93x = 148,889,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,889,415.43/16,431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.98

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