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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.78, 24,068.81 and 6,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.78, 24,068.81 and 6,679.28 is: 10,021.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.78 : 24,068.81 = 6,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.78/24,068.81 = 6,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.78x = 24,068.81 × 6,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.78x = 160,762,321.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,762,321.26/16,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.48

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