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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.52, 24,031.80 and 6,656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.52, 24,031.80 and 6,656.76 is: 9,984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.52 : 24,031.80 = 6,656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.52/24,031.80 = 6,656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.52x = 24,031.80 × 6,656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.52x = 159,973,924.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,973,924.97/16,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,984.32

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