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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.04, 24,151.59 and 6,740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.04, 24,151.59 and 6,740.52 is: 10,109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.04 : 24,151.59 = 6,740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.04/24,151.59 = 6,740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.04x = 24,151.59 × 6,740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.04x = 162,794,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,794,275.43/16,103.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.54

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