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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.99, 24,102.55 and 6,711.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.99, 24,102.55 and 6,711.09 is: 10,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.99 : 24,102.55 = 6,711.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.99/24,102.55 = 6,711.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.99x = 24,102.55 × 6,711.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.99x = 161,754,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,754,382.28/16,070.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.99

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