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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.15, 24,135.41 and 6,731.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.15, 24,135.41 and 6,731.59 is: 10,097.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.15 : 24,135.41 = 6,731.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.15/24,135.41 = 6,731.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.15x = 24,135.41 × 6,731.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.15x = 162,469,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,469,684.60/16,090.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.46

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