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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.65, 24,591.38 and 6,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.65, 24,591.38 and 6,003.59 is: 9,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.65 : 24,591.38 = 6,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.65/24,591.38 = 6,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.65x = 24,591.38 × 6,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.65x = 147,636,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,636,410.08/16,392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.26

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