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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.64, 24,112.80 and 6,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.64, 24,112.80 and 6,707.44 is: 10,062.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.64 : 24,112.80 = 6,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.64/24,112.80 = 6,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.64x = 24,112.80 × 6,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.64x = 161,735,098.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,735,098.95/16,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.76

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