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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.81, 24,153.14 and 6,735.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.81, 24,153.14 and 6,735.05 is: 10,106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.81 : 24,153.14 = 6,735.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.81/24,153.14 = 6,735.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.81x = 24,153.14 × 6,735.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.81x = 162,672,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,672,605.56/16,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.52

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