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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,386.63, 24,580.01 and 5,998.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,386.63, 24,580.01 and 5,998.38 is: 8,997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,386.63 : 24,580.01 = 5,998.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,386.63/24,580.01 = 5,998.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,386.63x = 24,580.01 × 5,998.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,386.63x = 147,440,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,440,240.38/16,386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.59

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