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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.66, 24,147.88 and 6,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.66, 24,147.88 and 6,737 is: 10,093.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.66 : 24,147.88 = 6,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.66/24,147.88 = 6,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.66x = 24,147.88 × 6,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.66x = 162,684,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,684,267.56/16,117.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.54

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