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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.92, 24,052.56 and 6,670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.92, 24,052.56 and 6,670.32 is: 10,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.92 : 24,052.56 = 6,670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.92/24,052.56 = 6,670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.92x = 24,052.56 × 6,670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.92x = 160,438,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,438,272.02/16,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.43

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