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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.87, 24,171.95 and 6,744.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.87, 24,171.95 and 6,744.45 is: 10,117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.87 : 24,171.95 = 6,744.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.87/24,171.95 = 6,744.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.87x = 24,171.95 × 6,744.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.87x = 163,026,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,026,474.46/16,113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.15

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