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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.72, 24,112.86 and 6,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.72, 24,112.86 and 6,710.20 is: 10,072.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.72 : 24,112.86 = 6,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.72/24,112.86 = 6,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.72x = 24,112.86 × 6,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.72x = 161,802,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,802,113.17/16,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.52

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