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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.26, 24,093.38 and 6,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.26, 24,093.38 and 6,706.68 is: 10,060.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.26 : 24,093.38 = 6,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.26/24,093.38 = 6,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.26x = 24,093.38 × 6,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.26x = 161,586,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,586,556.25/16,062.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.02

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