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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116.99, 24,158.85 and 6,762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116.99, 24,158.85 and 6,762.44 is: 10,136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116.99 : 24,158.85 = 6,762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116.99/24,158.85 = 6,762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116.99x = 24,158.85 × 6,762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116.99x = 163,372,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,372,773.59/16,116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.68

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