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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116, 24,156.72 and 6,753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116, 24,156.72 and 6,753.66 is: 10,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116 : 24,156.72 = 6,753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116/24,156.72 = 6,753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116x = 24,156.72 × 6,753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116x = 163,146,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,146,273.60/16,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.25

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