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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.81, 24,161.74 and 6,760.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.81, 24,161.74 and 6,760.83 is: 10,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.81 : 24,161.74 = 6,760.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.81/24,161.74 = 6,760.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.81x = 24,161.74 × 6,760.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.81x = 163,353,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,353,416.64/16,114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.85

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