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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.70, 24,586.11 and 6,002.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.70, 24,586.11 and 6,002.45 is: 9,003.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.70 : 24,586.11 = 6,002.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.70/24,586.11 = 6,002.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.70x = 24,586.11 × 6,002.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.70x = 147,576,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,576,773.04/16,390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.69

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