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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,399.54, 24,584.70 and 6,008.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,399.54, 24,584.70 and 6,008.86 is: 9,007.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,399.54 : 24,584.70 = 6,008.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,399.54/24,584.70 = 6,008.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,399.54x = 24,584.70 × 6,008.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,399.54x = 147,726,020.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,726,020.44/16,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.94

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