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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.14, 24,057.46 and 6,691.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.14, 24,057.46 and 6,691.61 is: 10,033.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.14 : 24,057.46 = 6,691.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.14/24,057.46 = 6,691.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.14x = 24,057.46 × 6,691.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.14x = 160,983,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,983,170.78/16,045.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.14

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