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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.07, 24,040.83 and 6,660.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.07, 24,040.83 and 6,660.70 is: 9,993.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.07 : 24,040.83 = 6,660.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.07/24,040.83 = 6,660.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.07x = 24,040.83 × 6,660.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.07x = 160,128,756.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,128,756.38/16,023.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.64

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