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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.68, 24,590.52 and 6,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.68, 24,590.52 and 6,003.04 is: 9,004.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.68 : 24,590.52 = 6,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.68/24,590.52 = 6,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.68x = 24,590.52 × 6,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.68x = 147,617,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,617,875.18/16,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.56

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