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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.81, 24,035.97 and 6,663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.81, 24,035.97 and 6,663.94 is: 9,996.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.81 : 24,035.97 = 6,663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.81/24,035.97 = 6,663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.81x = 24,035.97 × 6,663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.81x = 160,174,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,174,261.92/16,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.64

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