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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.03, 24,113.39 and 6,707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.03, 24,113.39 and 6,707.84 is: 10,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.03 : 24,113.39 = 6,707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.03/24,113.39 = 6,707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.03x = 24,113.39 × 6,707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.03x = 161,748,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,748,761.98/16,073.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.36

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