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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.68, 24,031.45 and 6,666.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.68, 24,031.45 and 6,666.03 is: 9,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.68 : 24,031.45 = 6,666.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.68/24,031.45 = 6,666.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.68x = 24,031.45 × 6,666.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.68x = 160,194,366.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,194,366.64/16,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.85

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