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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.35, 24,056.94 and 6,672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.35, 24,056.94 and 6,672.90 is: 9,994.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.35 : 24,056.94 = 6,672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.35/24,056.94 = 6,672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.35x = 24,056.94 × 6,672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.35x = 160,529,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,529,554.93/16,061.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,994.77

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