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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.73, 24,065.19 and 6,677.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.73, 24,065.19 and 6,677.64 is: 10,018.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.73 : 24,065.19 = 6,677.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.73/24,065.19 = 6,677.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.73x = 24,065.19 × 6,677.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.73x = 160,698,675.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,698,675.35/16,040.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.16

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