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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.81, 24,052.15 and 6,676.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.81, 24,052.15 and 6,676.23 is: 10,016.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.81 : 24,052.15 = 6,676.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.81/24,052.15 = 6,676.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.81x = 24,052.15 × 6,676.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.81x = 160,577,685.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,577,685.39/16,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.19

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