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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.72, 24,051.74 and 6,668.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.72, 24,051.74 and 6,668.73 is: 10,004.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.72 : 24,051.74 = 6,668.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.72/24,051.74 = 6,668.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.72x = 24,051.74 × 6,668.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.72x = 160,394,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,394,526.75/16,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.82

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