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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.72, 24,053.24 and 6,669.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.72, 24,053.24 and 6,669.73 is: 10,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.72 : 24,053.24 = 6,669.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.72/24,053.24 = 6,669.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.72x = 24,053.24 × 6,669.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.72x = 160,428,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,428,616.43/16,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.33

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