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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.14, 24,588.33 and 6,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.14, 24,588.33 and 6,002.46 is: 9,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.14 : 24,588.33 = 6,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.14/24,588.33 = 6,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.14x = 24,588.33 × 6,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.14x = 147,590,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,590,467.29/16,390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.83

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