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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.78, 24,057.77 and 6,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.78, 24,057.77 and 6,679.26 is: 10,022.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.78 : 24,057.77 = 6,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.78/24,057.77 = 6,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.78x = 24,057.77 × 6,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.78x = 160,688,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,688,100.85/16,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.47

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