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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,088.94, 24,140.22 and 6,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,088.94, 24,140.22 and 6,730.80 is: 10,099.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,088.94 : 24,140.22 = 6,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,088.94/24,140.22 = 6,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,088.94x = 24,140.22 × 6,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,088.94x = 162,482,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,482,992.78/16,088.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.05

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