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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.06, 24,087.78 and 6,695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.06, 24,087.78 and 6,695.46 is: 10,042.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.06 : 24,087.78 = 6,695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.06/24,087.78 = 6,695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.06x = 24,087.78 × 6,695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.06x = 161,278,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,278,767.48/16,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.85

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