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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.68, 24,039.86 and 6,675.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.68, 24,039.86 and 6,675.11 is: 10,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.68 : 24,039.86 = 6,675.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.68/24,039.86 = 6,675.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.68x = 24,039.86 × 6,675.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.68x = 160,468,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,468,646.46/16,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.10

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