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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.54, 24,040.23 and 6,793.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.54, 24,040.23 and 6,793.54 is: 10,189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.54 : 24,040.23 = 6,793.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.54/24,040.23 = 6,793.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.54x = 24,040.23 × 6,793.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.54x = 163,318,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,318,264.11/16,027.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.85

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