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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.87, 24,092.74 and 6,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.87, 24,092.74 and 6,695.26 is: 10,044.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.87 : 24,092.74 = 6,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.87/24,092.74 = 6,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.87x = 24,092.74 × 6,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.87x = 161,307,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,307,106.55/16,059.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.11

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