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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.98, 24,051.45 and 6,690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.98, 24,051.45 and 6,690.06 is: 10,029.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.98 : 24,051.45 = 6,690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.98/24,051.45 = 6,690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.98x = 24,051.45 × 6,690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.98x = 160,905,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,905,643.59/16,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.66

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