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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.76, 24,178.36 and 6,760.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.76, 24,178.36 and 6,760.74 is: 10,141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.76 : 24,178.36 = 6,760.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.76/24,178.36 = 6,760.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.76x = 24,178.36 × 6,760.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.76x = 163,463,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,463,605.59/16,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.83

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