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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.63, 24,587.51 and 6,003.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.63, 24,587.51 and 6,003.38 is: 9,005.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.63 : 24,587.51 = 6,003.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.63/24,587.51 = 6,003.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.63x = 24,587.51 × 6,003.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.63x = 147,608,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,608,012.83/16,391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.09

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