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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.87, 24,016.46 and 6,664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.87, 24,016.46 and 6,664.34 is: 9,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.87 : 24,016.46 = 6,664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.87/24,016.46 = 6,664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.87x = 24,016.46 × 6,664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.87x = 160,053,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,053,701.63/16,017.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.20

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