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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.86, 24,038.41 and 6,666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.86, 24,038.41 and 6,666.33 is: 10,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.86 : 24,038.41 = 6,666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.86/24,038.41 = 6,666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.86x = 24,038.41 × 6,666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.86x = 160,247,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,247,973.74/16,019.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.08

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