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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.03, 24,598.98 and 6,003.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.03, 24,598.98 and 6,003.78 is: 9,009.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.03 : 24,598.98 = 6,003.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.03/24,598.98 = 6,003.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.03x = 24,598.98 × 6,003.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.03x = 147,686,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,686,864.14/16,392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.68

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