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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.79, 24,039.21 and 6,681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.79, 24,039.21 and 6,681.84 is: 10,017.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.79 : 24,039.21 = 6,681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.79/24,039.21 = 6,681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.79x = 24,039.21 × 6,681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.79x = 160,626,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,626,154.95/16,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,017.35

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