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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.81, 24,114.53 and 6,708.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.81, 24,114.53 and 6,708.61 is: 10,064.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.81 : 24,114.53 = 6,708.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.81/24,114.53 = 6,708.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.81x = 24,114.53 × 6,708.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.81x = 161,774,933.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,774,933.59/16,073.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.51

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