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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.60, 24,053.80 and 6,678.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.60, 24,053.80 and 6,678.06 is: 10,019.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.60 : 24,053.80 = 6,678.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.60/24,053.80 = 6,678.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.60x = 24,053.80 × 6,678.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.60x = 160,632,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,632,719.63/16,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.76

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