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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.25, 24,081.89 and 6,710.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.25, 24,081.89 and 6,710.43 is: 10,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.25 : 24,081.89 = 6,710.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.25/24,081.89 = 6,710.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.25x = 24,081.89 × 6,710.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.25x = 161,599,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,599,803.56/16,063.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.22

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