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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.03, 24,111.89 and 6,706.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.03, 24,111.89 and 6,706.84 is: 10,061.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.03 : 24,111.89 = 6,706.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.03/24,111.89 = 6,706.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.03x = 24,111.89 × 6,706.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.03x = 161,714,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,714,583.34/16,072.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.86

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