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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,088.04, 24,129.09 and 6,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,088.04, 24,129.09 and 6,725.52 is: 10,087.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,088.04 : 24,129.09 = 6,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,088.04/24,129.09 = 6,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,088.04x = 24,129.09 × 6,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,088.04x = 162,280,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,280,677.38/16,088.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.04

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