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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.19, 24,113.64 and 6,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.19, 24,113.64 and 6,708 is: 10,063.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.19 : 24,113.64 = 6,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.19/24,113.64 = 6,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.19x = 24,113.64 × 6,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.19x = 161,754,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,754,297.12/16,073.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.61

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