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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.41, 23,998.14 and 6,005.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.41, 23,998.14 and 6,005.39 is: 9,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.41 : 23,998.14 = 6,005.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.41/23,998.14 = 6,005.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.41x = 23,998.14 × 6,005.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.41x = 144,118,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,118,069.98/16,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.03

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