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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.51, 24,061.86 and 6,675.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.51, 24,061.86 and 6,675.41 is: 10,014.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.51 : 24,061.86 = 6,675.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.51/24,061.86 = 6,675.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.51x = 24,061.86 × 6,675.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.51x = 160,622,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,622,893.63/16,038.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.83

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