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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.07, 24,040.60 and 6,666.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.07, 24,040.60 and 6,666.91 is: 10,000.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.07 : 24,040.60 = 6,666.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.07/24,040.60 = 6,666.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.07x = 24,040.60 × 6,666.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.07x = 160,276,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,276,439.78/16,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,000.36

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