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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.23, 24,067.44 and 6,679.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.23, 24,067.44 and 6,679.13 is: 10,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.23 : 24,067.44 = 6,679.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.23/24,067.44 = 6,679.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.23x = 24,067.44 × 6,679.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.23x = 160,749,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,749,440.19/16,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.39

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