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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.98, 24,065.56 and 6,677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.98, 24,065.56 and 6,677.88 is: 10,018.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.98 : 24,065.56 = 6,677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.98/24,065.56 = 6,677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.98x = 24,065.56 × 6,677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.98x = 160,706,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,706,905.12/16,040.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.52

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