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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.38, 24,889.26 and 6,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.38, 24,889.26 and 6,060.38 is: 9,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.38 : 24,889.26 = 6,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.38/24,889.26 = 6,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.38x = 24,889.26 × 6,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.38x = 150,838,458.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,838,458.47/16,590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.92

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