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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.54, 24,066.40 and 6,678.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.54, 24,066.40 and 6,678.45 is: 10,019.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.54 : 24,066.40 = 6,678.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.54/24,066.40 = 6,678.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.54x = 24,066.40 × 6,678.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.54x = 160,726,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,726,244.91/16,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.38

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