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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.43, 24,044.58 and 6,674.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.43, 24,044.58 and 6,674.79 is: 10,012.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.43 : 24,044.58 = 6,674.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.43/24,044.58 = 6,674.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.43x = 24,044.58 × 6,674.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.43x = 160,492,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,492,606.65/16,028.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.99

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