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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.72, 24,165.90 and 6,753.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.72, 24,165.90 and 6,753.49 is: 10,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.72 : 24,165.90 = 6,753.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.72/24,165.90 = 6,753.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.72x = 24,165.90 × 6,753.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.72x = 163,204,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,204,163.99/16,113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.27

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