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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.80, 23,994.40 and 6,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.80, 23,994.40 and 6,763.20 is: 10,139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.80 : 23,994.40 = 6,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.80/23,994.40 = 6,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.80x = 23,994.40 × 6,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.80x = 162,278,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,278,926.08/16,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.39

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