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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.08, 24,158.28 and 6,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.08, 24,158.28 and 6,744.08 is: 10,115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.08 : 24,158.28 = 6,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.08/24,158.28 = 6,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.08x = 24,158.28 × 6,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.08x = 162,925,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,925,372.98/16,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.77

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