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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.48, 24,129.09 and 6,724.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.48, 24,129.09 and 6,724.08 is: 10,085.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.48 : 24,129.09 = 6,724.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.48/24,129.09 = 6,724.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.48x = 24,129.09 × 6,724.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.48x = 162,245,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,245,931.49/16,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.86

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