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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.31, 24,051.40 and 6,675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.31, 24,051.40 and 6,675.73 is: 10,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.31 : 24,051.40 = 6,675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.31/24,051.40 = 6,675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.31x = 24,051.40 × 6,675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.31x = 160,560,532.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,560,532.27/16,031.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.43

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