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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.67, 24,598.35 and 6,017.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.67, 24,598.35 and 6,017.99 is: 9,021.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.67 : 24,598.35 = 6,017.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.67/24,598.35 = 6,017.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.67x = 24,598.35 × 6,017.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.67x = 148,032,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,032,501.32/16,408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.61

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