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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.92, 24,012.44 and 6,661.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.92, 24,012.44 and 6,661.49 is: 9,988.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.92 : 24,012.44 = 6,661.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.92/24,012.44 = 6,661.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.92x = 24,012.44 × 6,661.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.92x = 159,958,595.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,958,595.63/16,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.10

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