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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.64, 24,043.49 and 6,684.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.64, 24,043.49 and 6,684.71 is: 10,021.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.64 : 24,043.49 = 6,684.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.64/24,043.49 = 6,684.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.64x = 24,043.49 × 6,684.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.64x = 160,723,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,723,604.40/16,037.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.65

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