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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.79, 24,579.08 and 6,005.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.79, 24,579.08 and 6,005.11 is: 9,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.79 : 24,579.08 = 6,005.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.79/24,579.08 = 6,005.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.79x = 24,579.08 × 6,005.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.79x = 147,600,049.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,600,049.07/16,395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.31

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