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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.78, 24,122.28 and 6,724.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.78, 24,122.28 and 6,724.02 is: 10,082.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.78 : 24,122.28 = 6,724.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.78/24,122.28 = 6,724.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.78x = 24,122.28 × 6,724.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.78x = 162,198,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,198,693.17/16,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.73

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