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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.90, 24,126.03 and 6,725.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.90, 24,126.03 and 6,725.34 is: 10,088.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.90 : 24,126.03 = 6,725.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.90/24,126.03 = 6,725.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.90x = 24,126.03 × 6,725.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.90x = 162,255,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,255,754.60/16,083.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,088.09

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