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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,118.74, 24,160.67 and 6,763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,118.74, 24,160.67 and 6,763.84 is: 10,138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,118.74 : 24,160.67 = 6,763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,118.74/24,160.67 = 6,763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,118.74x = 24,160.67 × 6,763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,118.74x = 163,418,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,418,751.55/16,118.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.44

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