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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.81, 24,068.32 and 6,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.81, 24,068.32 and 6,679.72 is: 10,021.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.81 : 24,068.32 = 6,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.81/24,068.32 = 6,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.81x = 24,068.32 × 6,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.81x = 160,769,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,769,638.47/16,042.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.29

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