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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.39, 24,131.96 and 6,725.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.39, 24,131.96 and 6,725.59 is: 10,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.39 : 24,131.96 = 6,725.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.39/24,131.96 = 6,725.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.39x = 24,131.96 × 6,725.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.39x = 162,301,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,301,668.86/16,083.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.26

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