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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.99, 24,001.15 and 6,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.99, 24,001.15 and 6,013.52 is: 9,015.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.99 : 24,001.15 = 6,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.99/24,001.15 = 6,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.99x = 24,001.15 × 6,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.99x = 144,331,285.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,331,285.83/16,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.64

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