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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.01, 24,060.86 and 6,693.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.01, 24,060.86 and 6,693.71 is: 10,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.01 : 24,060.86 = 6,693.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.01/24,060.86 = 6,693.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.01x = 24,060.86 × 6,693.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.01x = 161,056,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,056,328.17/16,051.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.03

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