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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.87, 24,063.71 and 6,677.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.87, 24,063.71 and 6,677.42 is: 10,001.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.87 : 24,063.71 = 6,677.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.87/24,063.71 = 6,677.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.87x = 24,063.71 × 6,677.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.87x = 160,683,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,683,498.43/16,065.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.54

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