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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.05, 24,044.70 and 6,670.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.05, 24,044.70 and 6,670.53 is: 10,009.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.05 : 24,044.70 = 6,670.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.05/24,044.70 = 6,670.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.05x = 24,044.70 × 6,670.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.05x = 160,390,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,390,892.69/16,024.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.39

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