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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.54, 24,064.79 and 6,677.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.54, 24,064.79 and 6,677.75 is: 10,018.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.54 : 24,064.79 = 6,677.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.54/24,064.79 = 6,677.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.54x = 24,064.79 × 6,677.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.54x = 160,698,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,698,497.71/16,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.28

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