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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.69, 24,140.42 and 6,732.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.69, 24,140.42 and 6,732.05 is: 10,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.69 : 24,140.42 = 6,732.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.69/24,140.42 = 6,732.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.69x = 24,140.42 × 6,732.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.69x = 162,514,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,514,566.40/16,112.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.13

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