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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.66, 24,098.66 and 6,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.66, 24,098.66 and 6,707.10 is: 10,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.66 : 24,098.66 = 6,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.66/24,098.66 = 6,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.66x = 24,098.66 × 6,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.66x = 161,632,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,632,122.49/16,065.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.72

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