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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,074.93, 24,104.49 and 6,712.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,074.93, 24,104.49 and 6,712.14 is: 10,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,074.93 : 24,104.49 = 6,712.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,074.93/24,104.49 = 6,712.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,074.93x = 24,104.49 × 6,712.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,074.93x = 161,792,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,792,711.51/16,074.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.91

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