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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.64, 24,589.08 and 6,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.64, 24,589.08 and 6,002.96 is: 9,005.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.64 : 24,589.08 = 6,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.64/24,589.08 = 6,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.64x = 24,589.08 × 6,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.64x = 147,607,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,607,263.68/16,390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.58

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