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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.24, 24,040.70 and 6,675.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.24, 24,040.70 and 6,675.67 is: 10,010.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.24 : 24,040.70 = 6,675.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.24/24,040.70 = 6,675.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.24x = 24,040.70 × 6,675.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.24x = 160,487,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,487,801.48/16,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.94

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