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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.53, 24,057.39 and 6,679.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.53, 24,057.39 and 6,679.01 is: 10,022.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.53 : 24,057.39 = 6,679.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.53/24,057.39 = 6,679.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.53x = 24,057.39 × 6,679.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.53x = 160,679,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,679,548.38/16,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.10

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