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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.46, 23,999.29 and 6,655.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.46, 23,999.29 and 6,655.91 is: 9,977.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.46 : 23,999.29 = 6,655.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.46/23,999.29 = 6,655.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.46x = 23,999.29 × 6,655.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.46x = 159,737,067.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,737,067.67/16,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.04

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