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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038, 24,066.72 and 6,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038, 24,066.72 and 6,804 is: 10,210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038 : 24,066.72 = 6,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038/24,066.72 = 6,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038x = 24,066.72 × 6,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038x = 163,749,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,749,962.88/16,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,210.12

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