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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.33, 24,047.34 and 6,687.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.33, 24,047.34 and 6,687.53 is: 10,024.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.33 : 24,047.34 = 6,687.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.33/24,047.34 = 6,687.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.33x = 24,047.34 × 6,687.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.33x = 160,817,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,817,154.00/16,042.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.55

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