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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.51, 24,599.84 and 6,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.51, 24,599.84 and 6,009.26 is: 9,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.51 : 24,599.84 = 6,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.51/24,599.84 = 6,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.51x = 24,599.84 × 6,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.51x = 147,826,681.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,826,681.47/16,397.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.19

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