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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.66, 24,061.23 and 6,694.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.66, 24,061.23 and 6,694.13 is: 10,036.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.66 : 24,061.23 = 6,694.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.66/24,061.23 = 6,694.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.66x = 24,061.23 × 6,694.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.66x = 161,069,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,069,001.58/16,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,036.92

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