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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.83, 24,045.26 and 6,685.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.83, 24,045.26 and 6,685.85 is: 10,023.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.83 : 24,045.26 = 6,685.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.83/24,045.26 = 6,685.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.83x = 24,045.26 × 6,685.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.83x = 160,763,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,763,028.25/16,038.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.36

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