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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.07, 24,043.60 and 6,668.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.07, 24,043.60 and 6,668.91 is: 10,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.07 : 24,043.60 = 6,668.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.07/24,043.60 = 6,668.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.07x = 24,043.60 × 6,668.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.07x = 160,344,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,344,604.48/16,029.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.36

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