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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.40, 24,134.97 and 6,727.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.40, 24,134.97 and 6,727.59 is: 10,094.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.40 : 24,134.97 = 6,727.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.40/24,134.97 = 6,727.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.40x = 24,134.97 × 6,727.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.40x = 162,370,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,370,182.82/16,085.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.26

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