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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.91, 24,094.35 and 6,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.91, 24,094.35 and 6,719.40 is: 10,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.91 : 24,094.35 = 6,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.91/24,094.35 = 6,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.91x = 24,094.35 × 6,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.91x = 161,899,575.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,899,575.39/16,073.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.20

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