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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.62, 24,016.39 and 6,661.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.62, 24,016.39 and 6,661.64 is: 9,984.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.62 : 24,016.39 = 6,661.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.62/24,016.39 = 6,661.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.62x = 24,016.39 × 6,661.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.62x = 159,988,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,988,544.28/16,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,984.54

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