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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.62, 24,014.89 and 6,660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.62, 24,014.89 and 6,660.64 is: 9,983.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.62 : 24,014.89 = 6,660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.62/24,014.89 = 6,660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.62x = 24,014.89 × 6,660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.62x = 159,954,536.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,954,536.93/16,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,983.05

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