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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.96, 24,595.92 and 6,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.96, 24,595.92 and 6,008.28 is: 9,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.96 : 24,595.92 = 6,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.96/24,595.92 = 6,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.96x = 24,595.92 × 6,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.96x = 147,779,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,779,174.22/16,398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.50

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