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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.33, 24,155.83 and 6,736.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.33, 24,155.83 and 6,736.11 is: 10,105.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.33 : 24,155.83 = 6,736.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.33/24,155.83 = 6,736.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.33x = 24,155.83 × 6,736.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.33x = 162,716,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,716,391.21/16,101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,105.77

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