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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.41, 24,130.71 and 6,729.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.41, 24,130.71 and 6,729.62 is: 10,091.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.41 : 24,130.71 = 6,729.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.41/24,130.71 = 6,729.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.41x = 24,130.71 × 6,729.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.41x = 162,390,387.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,390,387.98/16,092.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.12

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