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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.60, 24,140.70 and 6,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.60, 24,140.70 and 6,732.20 is: 10,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.60 : 24,140.70 = 6,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.60/24,140.70 = 6,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.60x = 24,140.70 × 6,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.60x = 162,520,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,520,020.54/16,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.80

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