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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.48, 24,007.74 and 6,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.48, 24,007.74 and 6,769 is: 10,150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.48 : 24,007.74 = 6,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.48/24,007.74 = 6,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.48x = 24,007.74 × 6,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.48x = 162,508,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,508,392.06/16,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.76

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