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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.81, 24,083.65 and 6,697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.81, 24,083.65 and 6,697.23 is: 10,047.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.81 : 24,083.65 = 6,697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.81/24,083.65 = 6,697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.81x = 24,083.65 × 6,697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.81x = 161,293,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,293,589.39/16,052.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.69

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