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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.14, 24,588.90 and 6,001.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.14, 24,588.90 and 6,001.89 is: 9,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.14 : 24,588.90 = 6,001.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.14/24,588.90 = 6,001.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.14x = 24,588.90 × 6,001.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.14x = 147,579,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,579,873.02/16,390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.19

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