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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.68, 24,592.08 and 6,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.68, 24,592.08 and 6,006.24 is: 9,009.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.68 : 24,592.08 = 6,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.68/24,592.08 = 6,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.68x = 24,592.08 × 6,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.68x = 147,705,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,705,934.58/16,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.93

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