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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.73, 24,072.70 and 6,682.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.73, 24,072.70 and 6,682.63 is: 10,025.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.73 : 24,072.70 = 6,682.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.73/24,072.70 = 6,682.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.73x = 24,072.70 × 6,682.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.73x = 160,868,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,868,947.20/16,045.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.66

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