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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.90, 24,153.15 and 6,754.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.90, 24,153.15 and 6,754.90 is: 10,124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.90 : 24,153.15 = 6,754.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.90/24,153.15 = 6,754.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.90x = 24,153.15 × 6,754.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.90x = 163,152,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,152,112.94/16,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.30

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