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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,089.15, 24,133.91 and 6,730.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,089.15, 24,133.91 and 6,730.59 is: 10,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,089.15 : 24,133.91 = 6,730.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,089.15/24,133.91 = 6,730.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,089.15x = 24,133.91 × 6,730.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,089.15x = 162,435,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,435,453.31/16,089.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.96

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