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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.32, 24,056.01 and 6,670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.32, 24,056.01 and 6,670.24 is: 10,006.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.32 : 24,056.01 = 6,670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.32/24,056.01 = 6,670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.32x = 24,056.01 × 6,670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.32x = 160,459,300.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,459,300.00/16,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.62

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