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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.96, 24,007.65 and 6,658.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.96, 24,007.65 and 6,658.48 is: 9,983.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.96 : 24,007.65 = 6,658.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.96/24,007.65 = 6,658.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.96x = 24,007.65 × 6,658.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.96x = 159,854,457.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,854,457.37/16,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,983.44

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