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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.28, 24,069.70 and 6,702.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.28, 24,069.70 and 6,702.49 is: 10,046.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.28 : 24,069.70 = 6,702.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.28/24,069.70 = 6,702.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.28x = 24,069.70 × 6,702.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.28x = 161,326,923.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,326,923.55/16,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.96

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