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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,025.62, 24,047.03 and 6,672.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,025.62, 24,047.03 and 6,672.09 is: 10,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,025.62 : 24,047.03 = 6,672.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,025.62/24,047.03 = 6,672.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,025.62x = 24,047.03 × 6,672.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,025.62x = 160,443,948.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,443,948.39/16,025.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.72

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