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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.13, 24,585.26 and 6,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.13, 24,585.26 and 6,001.88 is: 9,002.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.13 : 24,585.26 = 6,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.13/24,585.26 = 6,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.13x = 24,585.26 × 6,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.13x = 147,557,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,557,627.35/16,390.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.84

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