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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.53, 24,064.75 and 6,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.53, 24,064.75 and 6,682.80 is: 10,023.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.53 : 24,064.75 = 6,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.53/24,064.75 = 6,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.53x = 24,064.75 × 6,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.53x = 160,819,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,819,972.31/16,044.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.35

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