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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.64, 24,606.18 and 6,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.64, 24,606.18 and 6,016.68 is: 9,028.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.64 : 24,606.18 = 6,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.64/24,606.18 = 6,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.64x = 24,606.18 × 6,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.64x = 148,047,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,047,511.08/16,397.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.59

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