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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.83, 24,174.91 and 6,746.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.83, 24,174.91 and 6,746.42 is: 10,120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.83 : 24,174.91 = 6,746.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.83/24,174.91 = 6,746.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.83x = 24,174.91 × 6,746.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.83x = 163,094,127.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,094,127.24/16,115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.12

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