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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.33, 24,045.84 and 6,686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.33, 24,045.84 and 6,686.52 is: 10,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.33 : 24,045.84 = 6,686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.33/24,045.84 = 6,686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.33x = 24,045.84 × 6,686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.33x = 160,783,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,783,083.99/16,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.05

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