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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.63, 24,601.52 and 6,010.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.63, 24,601.52 and 6,010.38 is: 9,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.63 : 24,601.52 = 6,010.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.63/24,601.52 = 6,010.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.63x = 24,601.52 × 6,010.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.63x = 147,864,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,864,498.80/16,398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.88

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