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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.24, 24,141.36 and 6,729.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.24, 24,141.36 and 6,729.14 is: 10,093.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.24 : 24,141.36 = 6,729.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.24/24,141.36 = 6,729.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.24x = 24,141.36 × 6,729.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.24x = 162,450,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,450,591.23/16,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.71

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