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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.91, 24,056.42 and 6,672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.91, 24,056.42 and 6,672.12 is: 10,009.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.91 : 24,056.42 = 6,672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.91/24,056.42 = 6,672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.91x = 24,056.42 × 6,672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.91x = 160,507,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,507,321.01/16,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.87

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