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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.55, 24,140.20 and 6,731.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.55, 24,140.20 and 6,731.91 is: 10,085.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.55 : 24,140.20 = 6,731.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.55/24,140.20 = 6,731.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.55x = 24,140.20 × 6,731.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.55x = 162,509,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,509,533.08/16,112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.90

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