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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.41, 24,013.56 and 6,643.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.41, 24,013.56 and 6,643.62 is: 9,967.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.41 : 24,013.56 = 6,643.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.41/24,013.56 = 6,643.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.41x = 24,013.56 × 6,643.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.41x = 159,536,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,536,992.40/16,006.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,967.07

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