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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.38, 24,010.44 and 6,009.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.38, 24,010.44 and 6,009.22 is: 9,015.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.38 : 24,010.44 = 6,009.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.38/24,010.44 = 6,009.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.38x = 24,010.44 × 6,009.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.38x = 144,284,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,284,016.26/16,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.28

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