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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.83, 24,048.09 and 6,688.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.83, 24,048.09 and 6,688.03 is: 10,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.83 : 24,048.09 = 6,688.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.83/24,048.09 = 6,688.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.83x = 24,048.09 × 6,688.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.83x = 160,834,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,834,347.36/16,042.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.31

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