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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.95, 24,082.02 and 6,688.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.95, 24,082.02 and 6,688.89 is: 10,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.95 : 24,082.02 = 6,688.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.95/24,082.02 = 6,688.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.95x = 24,082.02 × 6,688.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.95x = 161,081,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,081,982.76/16,051.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,035.04

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