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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.72, 24,045.84 and 6,668.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.72, 24,045.84 and 6,668.86 is: 9,999.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.72 : 24,045.84 = 6,668.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.72/24,045.84 = 6,668.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.72x = 24,045.84 × 6,668.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.72x = 160,358,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,358,340.54/16,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.45

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