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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.61, 24,072.51 and 6,682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.61, 24,072.51 and 6,682.52 is: 10,025.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.61 : 24,072.51 = 6,682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.61/24,072.51 = 6,682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.61x = 24,072.51 × 6,682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.61x = 160,864,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,864,909.16/16,045.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.48

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