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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.07, 24,021.98 and 6,655.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.07, 24,021.98 and 6,655.03 is: 9,982.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.07 : 24,021.98 = 6,655.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.07/24,021.98 = 6,655.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.07x = 24,021.98 × 6,655.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.07x = 159,866,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,866,966.62/16,014.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.91

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