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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.66, 24,081.58 and 6,696.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.66, 24,081.58 and 6,696.87 is: 10,042.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.66 : 24,081.58 = 6,696.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.66/24,081.58 = 6,696.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.66x = 24,081.58 × 6,696.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.66x = 161,271,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,271,210.65/16,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.01

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