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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.78, 24,059.26 and 6,680.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.78, 24,059.26 and 6,680.26 is: 10,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.78 : 24,059.26 = 6,680.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.78/24,059.26 = 6,680.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.78x = 24,059.26 × 6,680.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.78x = 160,722,112.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,722,112.21/16,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.97

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