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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.34, 24,047.51 and 6,687.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.34, 24,047.51 and 6,687.36 is: 10,025.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.34 : 24,047.51 = 6,687.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.34/24,047.51 = 6,687.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.34x = 24,047.51 × 6,687.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.34x = 160,814,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,814,323.04/16,040.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.62

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