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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.91, 24,035.33 and 6,658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.91, 24,035.33 and 6,658.12 is: 9,988.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.91 : 24,035.33 = 6,658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.91/24,035.33 = 6,658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.91x = 24,035.33 × 6,658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.91x = 160,030,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,030,111.38/16,020.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.83

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