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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,101.60, 24,148.04 and 6,739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,101.60, 24,148.04 and 6,739.70 is: 10,107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101.60 : 24,148.04 = 6,739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101.60/24,148.04 = 6,739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101.60x = 24,148.04 × 6,739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101.60x = 162,750,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,750,390.75/16,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.72

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