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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.73, 24,069.68 and 6,680.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.73, 24,069.68 and 6,680.63 is: 10,022.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.73 : 24,069.68 = 6,680.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.73/24,069.68 = 6,680.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.73x = 24,069.68 × 6,680.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.73x = 160,800,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,800,626.30/16,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.65

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