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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.58, 24,117.14 and 6,721.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.58, 24,117.14 and 6,721.04 is: 10,078.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.58 : 24,117.14 = 6,721.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.58/24,117.14 = 6,721.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.58x = 24,117.14 × 6,721.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.58x = 162,092,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,092,339.72/16,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.12

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