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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.94, 24,073.47 and 6,808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.94, 24,073.47 and 6,808.50 is: 10,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.94 : 24,073.47 = 6,808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.94/24,073.47 = 6,808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.94x = 24,073.47 × 6,808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.94x = 163,904,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,904,220.50/16,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.51

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