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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.91, 24,020.33 and 6,648.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.91, 24,020.33 and 6,648.12 is: 9,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.91 : 24,020.33 = 6,648.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.91/24,020.33 = 6,648.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.91x = 24,020.33 × 6,648.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.91x = 159,690,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,690,003.04/16,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.82

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