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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.48, 23,995.20 and 6,004.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.48, 23,995.20 and 6,004.62 is: 9,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.48 : 23,995.20 = 6,004.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.48/23,995.20 = 6,004.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.48x = 23,995.20 × 6,004.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.48x = 144,082,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,082,057.82/16,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.05

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