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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.89, 23,996.69 and 6,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.89, 23,996.69 and 6,654 is: 9,974.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.89 : 23,996.69 = 6,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.89/23,996.69 = 6,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.89x = 23,996.69 × 6,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.89x = 159,673,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,673,941.99/16,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,974.08

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