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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116.74, 24,158.47 and 6,762.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116.74, 24,158.47 and 6,762.19 is: 10,136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116.74 : 24,158.47 = 6,762.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116.74/24,158.47 = 6,762.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116.74x = 24,158.47 × 6,762.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116.74x = 163,364,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,364,043.46/16,116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.30

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