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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.84, 24,139.77 and 6,731.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.84, 24,139.77 and 6,731.29 is: 10,098.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.84 : 24,139.77 = 6,731.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.84/24,139.77 = 6,731.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.84x = 24,139.77 × 6,731.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.84x = 162,491,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,491,792.40/16,090.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.40

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