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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.53, 24,144.93 and 6,737.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.53, 24,144.93 and 6,737.63 is: 10,104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.53 : 24,144.93 = 6,737.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.53/24,144.93 = 6,737.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.53x = 24,144.93 × 6,737.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.53x = 162,679,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,679,483.99/16,099.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.61

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