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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.72, 24,164.40 and 6,752.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.72, 24,164.40 and 6,752.49 is: 10,126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.72 : 24,164.40 = 6,752.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.72/24,164.40 = 6,752.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.72x = 24,164.40 × 6,752.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.72x = 163,169,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,169,869.36/16,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.78

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