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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.82, 24,063.82 and 6,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.82, 24,063.82 and 6,676.72 is: 10,016.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.82 : 24,063.82 = 6,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.82/24,063.82 = 6,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.82x = 24,063.82 × 6,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.82x = 160,667,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,667,404.96/16,039.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.79

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