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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.98, 24,064.08 and 6,676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.98, 24,064.08 and 6,676.89 is: 10,017.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.98 : 24,064.08 = 6,676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.98/24,064.08 = 6,676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.98x = 24,064.08 × 6,676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.98x = 160,673,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,673,220.13/16,039.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,017.04

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