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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.08, 24,604.32 and 6,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.08, 24,604.32 and 6,012.80 is: 9,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.08 : 24,604.32 = 6,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.08/24,604.32 = 6,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.08x = 24,604.32 × 6,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.08x = 147,940,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,940,855.30/16,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.84

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