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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.85, 24,013.67 and 6,646.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.85, 24,013.67 and 6,646.35 is: 9,969.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.85 : 24,013.67 = 6,646.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.85/24,013.67 = 6,646.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.85x = 24,013.67 × 6,646.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.85x = 159,603,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,603,312.42/16,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,969.07

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