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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.26, 24,126.03 and 6,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.26, 24,126.03 and 6,727.44 is: 10,087.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.26 : 24,126.03 = 6,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.26/24,126.03 = 6,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.26x = 24,126.03 × 6,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.26x = 162,306,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,306,419.26/16,090.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.25

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