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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.06, 24,794.67 and 5,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.06, 24,794.67 and 5,998.90 is: 8,999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.06 : 24,794.67 = 5,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.06/24,794.67 = 5,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.06x = 24,794.67 × 5,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.06x = 148,740,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,740,745.86/16,528.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.29

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