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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116.76, 24,176.86 and 6,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116.76, 24,176.86 and 6,759.74 is: 10,140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116.76 : 24,176.86 = 6,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116.76/24,176.86 = 6,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116.76x = 24,176.86 × 6,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116.76x = 163,429,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,429,287.62/16,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.33

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