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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.55, 24,141.70 and 6,732.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.55, 24,141.70 and 6,732.91 is: 10,087.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.55 : 24,141.70 = 6,732.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.55/24,141.70 = 6,732.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.55x = 24,141.70 × 6,732.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.55x = 162,543,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,543,893.35/16,113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.40

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