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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.73, 24,069.69 and 6,680.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.73, 24,069.69 and 6,680.64 is: 10,022.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.73 : 24,069.69 = 6,680.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.73/24,069.69 = 6,680.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.73x = 24,069.69 × 6,680.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.73x = 160,800,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,800,933.80/16,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.67

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