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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.87, 24,130.13 and 6,720.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.87, 24,130.13 and 6,720.78 is: 10,082.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.87 : 24,130.13 = 6,720.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.87/24,130.13 = 6,720.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.87x = 24,130.13 × 6,720.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.87x = 162,173,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,173,295.10/16,083.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.98

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