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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.62, 24,803.36 and 6,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.62, 24,803.36 and 6,005.62 is: 9,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.62 : 24,803.36 = 6,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.62/24,803.36 = 6,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.62x = 24,803.36 × 6,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.62x = 148,959,400.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,959,400.84/16,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.40

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