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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.53, 24,177.45 and 6,748.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.53, 24,177.45 and 6,748.11 is: 10,122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.53 : 24,177.45 = 6,748.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.53/24,177.45 = 6,748.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.53x = 24,177.45 × 6,748.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.53x = 163,152,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,152,092.12/16,117.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.65

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