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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.66, 24,006.57 and 6,642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.66, 24,006.57 and 6,642.30 is: 9,960.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.66 : 24,006.57 = 6,642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.66/24,006.57 = 6,642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.66x = 24,006.57 × 6,642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.66x = 159,458,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,458,839.91/16,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,960.79

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