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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.59, 24,078.81 and 6,709.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.59, 24,078.81 and 6,709.05 is: 10,056.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.59 : 24,078.81 = 6,709.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.59/24,078.81 = 6,709.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.59x = 24,078.81 × 6,709.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.59x = 161,545,940.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,545,940.23/16,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.65

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