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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.72, 24,077.22 and 6,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.72, 24,077.22 and 6,685.76 is: 10,030.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.72 : 24,077.22 = 6,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.72/24,077.22 = 6,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.72x = 24,077.22 × 6,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.72x = 160,974,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,974,514.39/16,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,030.36

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