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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.41, 24,055.67 and 6,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.41, 24,055.67 and 6,671.62 is: 10,009.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.41 : 24,055.67 = 6,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.41/24,055.67 = 6,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.41x = 24,055.67 × 6,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.41x = 160,490,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,490,255.73/16,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.12

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