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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.40, 24,068.97 and 6,693.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.40, 24,068.97 and 6,693.18 is: 10,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.40 : 24,068.97 = 6,693.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.40/24,068.97 = 6,693.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.40x = 24,068.97 × 6,693.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.40x = 161,097,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,097,948.62/16,058.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.00

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