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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.49, 24,159.60 and 6,762.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.49, 24,159.60 and 6,762.94 is: 10,137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.49 : 24,159.60 = 6,762.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.49/24,159.60 = 6,762.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.49x = 24,159.60 × 6,762.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.49x = 163,389,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,389,925.22/16,117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.43

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