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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.75, 24,063.73 and 6,676.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.75, 24,063.73 and 6,676.66 is: 10,016.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.75 : 24,063.73 = 6,676.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.75/24,063.73 = 6,676.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.75x = 24,063.73 × 6,676.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.75x = 160,665,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,665,266.69/16,039.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.69

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