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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.03, 24,098.65 and 6,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.03, 24,098.65 and 6,708.24 is: 10,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.03 : 24,098.65 = 6,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.03/24,098.65 = 6,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.03x = 24,098.65 × 6,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.03x = 161,659,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,659,511.11/16,071.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.06

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