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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.29, 24,579.83 and 6,005.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.29, 24,579.83 and 6,005.61 is: 9,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.29 : 24,579.83 = 6,005.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.29/24,579.83 = 6,005.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.29x = 24,579.83 × 6,005.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.29x = 147,616,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,616,842.82/16,396.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.06

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