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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.87, 24,069.71 and 6,681.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.87, 24,069.71 and 6,681.42 is: 10,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.87 : 24,069.71 = 6,681.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.87/24,069.71 = 6,681.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.87x = 24,069.71 × 6,681.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.87x = 160,819,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,819,841.79/16,069.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.54

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