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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.07, 24,111.93 and 6,706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.07, 24,111.93 and 6,706.89 is: 10,061.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.07 : 24,111.93 = 6,706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.07/24,111.93 = 6,706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.07x = 24,111.93 × 6,706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.07x = 161,715,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,715,971.78/16,072.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.92

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