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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.68, 24,592.02 and 6,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.68, 24,592.02 and 6,004.04 is: 9,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.68 : 24,592.02 = 6,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.68/24,592.02 = 6,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.68x = 24,592.02 × 6,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.68x = 147,651,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,651,471.76/16,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.06

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