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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.81, 24,158.74 and 6,758.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.81, 24,158.74 and 6,758.83 is: 10,133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.81 : 24,158.74 = 6,758.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.81/24,158.74 = 6,758.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.81x = 24,158.74 × 6,758.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.81x = 163,284,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,284,816.67/16,112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.85

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