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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.94, 24,031.83 and 6,666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.94, 24,031.83 and 6,666.28 is: 10,000.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.94 : 24,031.83 = 6,666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.94/24,031.83 = 6,666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.94x = 24,031.83 × 6,666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.94x = 160,202,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,202,907.69/16,019.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,000.22

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