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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.89, 23,998.19 and 6,655.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.89, 23,998.19 and 6,655.01 is: 9,975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.89 : 23,998.19 = 6,655.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.89/23,998.19 = 6,655.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.89x = 23,998.19 × 6,655.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.89x = 159,708,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,708,041.17/16,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.59

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