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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056, 24,083.28 and 6,692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056, 24,083.28 and 6,692.16 is: 10,037.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056 : 24,083.28 = 6,692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056/24,083.28 = 6,692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056x = 24,083.28 × 6,692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056x = 161,169,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,169,163.08/16,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,037.94

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