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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.97, 24,011.66 and 6,651.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.97, 24,011.66 and 6,651.01 is: 9,977.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.97 : 24,011.66 = 6,651.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.97/24,011.66 = 6,651.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.97x = 24,011.66 × 6,651.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.97x = 159,701,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,701,790.78/16,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.64

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