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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,089.54, 24,131.34 and 6,727.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,089.54, 24,131.34 and 6,727.02 is: 10,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,089.54 : 24,131.34 = 6,727.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,089.54/24,131.34 = 6,727.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,089.54x = 24,131.34 × 6,727.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,089.54x = 162,332,006.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,332,006.81/16,089.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.29

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