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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,118.53, 24,187.19 and 6,757.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,118.53, 24,187.19 and 6,757.83 is: 10,140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,118.53 : 24,187.19 = 6,757.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,118.53/24,187.19 = 6,757.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,118.53x = 24,187.19 × 6,757.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,118.53x = 163,452,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,452,950.93/16,118.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.68

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