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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.86, 24,033.91 and 6,663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.86, 24,033.91 and 6,663.33 is: 9,998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.86 : 24,033.91 = 6,663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.86/24,033.91 = 6,663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.86x = 24,033.91 × 6,663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.86x = 160,145,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,145,840.20/16,016.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.58

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