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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.74, 24,081.13 and 6,709.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.74, 24,081.13 and 6,709.93 is: 10,059.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.74 : 24,081.13 = 6,709.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.74/24,081.13 = 6,709.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.74x = 24,081.13 × 6,709.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.74x = 161,582,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,582,696.62/16,062.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.47

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