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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.12, 24,043.28 and 6,669.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.12, 24,043.28 and 6,669.59 is: 10,007.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.12 : 24,043.28 = 6,669.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.12/24,043.28 = 6,669.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.12x = 24,043.28 × 6,669.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.12x = 160,358,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,358,839.05/16,023.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.97

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