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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.37, 24,062.96 and 6,676.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.37, 24,062.96 and 6,676.92 is: 10,000.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.37 : 24,062.96 = 6,676.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.37/24,062.96 = 6,676.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.37x = 24,062.96 × 6,676.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.37x = 160,666,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,666,458.88/16,065.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,000.79

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