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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.09, 23,998.73 and 6,655.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.09, 23,998.73 and 6,655.53 is: 9,976.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.09 : 23,998.73 = 6,655.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.09/23,998.73 = 6,655.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.09x = 23,998.73 × 6,655.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.09x = 159,724,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,724,324.19/16,010.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.48

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