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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044, 24,066.42 and 6,681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044, 24,066.42 and 6,681.36 is: 10,022.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044 : 24,066.42 = 6,681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044/24,066.42 = 6,681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044x = 24,066.42 × 6,681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044x = 160,796,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,796,415.93/16,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.21

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