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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.13, 24,061.69 and 6,685.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.13, 24,061.69 and 6,685.55 is: 10,028.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.13 : 24,061.69 = 6,685.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.13/24,061.69 = 6,685.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.13x = 24,061.69 × 6,685.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.13x = 160,865,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,865,614.87/16,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.33

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