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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.58, 24,046.21 and 6,686.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.58, 24,046.21 and 6,686.78 is: 10,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.58 : 24,046.21 = 6,686.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.58/24,046.21 = 6,686.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.58x = 24,046.21 × 6,686.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.58x = 160,791,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,791,612.59/16,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.43

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