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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.23, 24,098.41 and 6,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.23, 24,098.41 and 6,708.32 is: 10,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.23 : 24,098.41 = 6,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.23/24,098.41 = 6,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.23x = 24,098.41 × 6,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.23x = 161,659,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,659,831.48/16,068.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.84

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