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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.78, 24,101.26 and 6,709.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.78, 24,101.26 and 6,709.99 is: 10,061.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.78 : 24,101.26 = 6,709.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.78/24,101.26 = 6,709.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.78x = 24,101.26 × 6,709.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.78x = 161,719,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,719,213.59/16,072.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.68

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