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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.60, 24,003.96 and 5,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.60, 24,003.96 and 5,607 is: 8,410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.60 : 24,003.96 = 5,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.60/24,003.96 = 5,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.60x = 24,003.96 × 5,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.60x = 134,590,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,590,203.72/16,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.52

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