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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.23, 24,129.36 and 6,721.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.23, 24,129.36 and 6,721.14 is: 10,081.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.23 : 24,129.36 = 6,721.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.23/24,129.36 = 6,721.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.23x = 24,129.36 × 6,721.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.23x = 162,176,806.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,176,806.67/16,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,081.72

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