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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.63, 24,595.01 and 6,008.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.63, 24,595.01 and 6,008.38 is: 9,012.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.63 : 24,595.01 = 6,008.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.63/24,595.01 = 6,008.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.63x = 24,595.01 × 6,008.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.63x = 147,776,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,776,166.18/16,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.59

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