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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.68, 24,080.46 and 6,695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.68, 24,080.46 and 6,695.10 is: 10,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.68 : 24,080.46 = 6,695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.68/24,080.46 = 6,695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.68x = 24,080.46 × 6,695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.68x = 161,221,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,221,062.64/16,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.50

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