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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.83, 24,038.36 and 6,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.83, 24,038.36 and 6,666.30 is: 10,003.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.83 : 24,038.36 = 6,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.83/24,038.36 = 6,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.83x = 24,038.36 × 6,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.83x = 160,246,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,246,956.01/16,019.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.04

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