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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.41, 24,039.08 and 6,660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.41, 24,039.08 and 6,660.62 is: 9,992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.41 : 24,039.08 = 6,660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.41/24,039.08 = 6,660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.41x = 24,039.08 × 6,660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.41x = 160,115,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,115,177.03/16,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.58

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