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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.23, 24,074.96 and 6,684.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.23, 24,074.96 and 6,684.13 is: 10,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.23 : 24,074.96 = 6,684.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.23/24,074.96 = 6,684.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.23x = 24,074.96 × 6,684.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.23x = 160,920,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,920,008.59/16,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.90

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