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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,538.94, 24,805.62 and 6,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,538.94, 24,805.62 and 6,007.14 is: 9,009.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,538.94 : 24,805.62 = 6,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,538.94/24,805.62 = 6,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,538.94x = 24,805.62 × 6,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,538.94x = 149,010,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,010,832.13/16,538.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.70

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