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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.98, 24,052.95 and 6,691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.98, 24,052.95 and 6,691.06 is: 10,031.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.98 : 24,052.95 = 6,691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.98/24,052.95 = 6,691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.98x = 24,052.95 × 6,691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.98x = 160,939,731.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,939,731.63/16,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.16

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