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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.59, 24,148.04 and 6,730.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.59, 24,148.04 and 6,730.77 is: 10,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.59 : 24,148.04 = 6,730.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.59/24,148.04 = 6,730.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.59x = 24,148.04 × 6,730.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.59x = 162,534,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,534,869.54/16,095.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.10

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