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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.79, 24,580.57 and 6,006.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.79, 24,580.57 and 6,006.11 is: 9,003.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.79 : 24,580.57 = 6,006.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.79/24,580.57 = 6,006.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.79x = 24,580.57 × 6,006.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.79x = 147,633,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,633,607.28/16,396.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.81

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