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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.36, 24,012.12 and 6,011.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.36, 24,012.12 and 6,011.88 is: 9,018.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.36 : 24,012.12 = 6,011.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.36/24,012.12 = 6,011.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.36x = 24,012.12 × 6,011.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.36x = 144,357,983.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,357,983.99/16,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.79

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