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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,015.77, 24,010.68 and 6,662.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,015.77, 24,010.68 and 6,662.79 is: 9,988.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,015.77 : 24,010.68 = 6,662.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,015.77/24,010.68 = 6,662.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,015.77x = 24,010.68 × 6,662.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,015.77x = 159,978,118.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,978,118.60/16,015.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.79

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