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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.49, 24,067.84 and 6,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.49, 24,067.84 and 6,679.40 is: 10,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.49 : 24,067.84 = 6,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.49/24,067.84 = 6,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.49x = 24,067.84 × 6,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.49x = 160,758,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,758,593.46/16,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.80

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