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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.88, 24,022.98 and 6,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.88, 24,022.98 and 6,656.44 is: 9,986.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.88 : 24,022.98 = 6,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.88/24,022.98 = 6,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.88x = 24,022.98 × 6,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.88x = 159,907,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,907,524.99/16,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.81

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