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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.89, 24,063.93 and 6,676.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.89, 24,063.93 and 6,676.79 is: 10,016.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.89 : 24,063.93 = 6,676.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.89/24,063.93 = 6,676.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.89x = 24,063.93 × 6,676.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.89x = 160,669,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,669,807.18/16,039.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.89

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