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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.54, 24,583.23 and 6,007.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.54, 24,583.23 and 6,007.86 is: 9,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.54 : 24,583.23 = 6,007.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.54/24,583.23 = 6,007.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.54x = 24,583.23 × 6,007.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.54x = 147,692,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,692,604.19/16,398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.45

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