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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,084.58, 24,118.64 and 6,722.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,084.58, 24,118.64 and 6,722.04 is: 10,079.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,084.58 : 24,118.64 = 6,722.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,084.58/24,118.64 = 6,722.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,084.58x = 24,118.64 × 6,722.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,084.58x = 162,126,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,126,462.83/16,084.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.62

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