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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,018.94, 24,030.33 and 6,665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,018.94, 24,030.33 and 6,665.28 is: 9,998.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,018.94 : 24,030.33 = 6,665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,018.94/24,030.33 = 6,665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,018.94x = 24,030.33 × 6,665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,018.94x = 160,168,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,168,885.79/16,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.72

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