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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.08, 24,004.72 and 6,640.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.08, 24,004.72 and 6,640.16 is: 9,960.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.08 : 24,004.72 = 6,640.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.08/24,004.72 = 6,640.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.08x = 24,004.72 × 6,640.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.08x = 159,395,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,395,181.56/16,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,960.90

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