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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.95, 24,147.96 and 6,741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.95, 24,147.96 and 6,741.16 is: 10,108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.95 : 24,147.96 = 6,741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.95/24,147.96 = 6,741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.95x = 24,147.96 × 6,741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.95x = 162,785,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,785,262.03/16,103.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.41

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