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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.23, 24,080.94 and 6,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.23, 24,080.94 and 6,688.14 is: 10,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.23 : 24,080.94 = 6,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.23/24,080.94 = 6,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.23x = 24,080.94 × 6,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.23x = 161,056,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,056,698.05/16,051.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.92

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