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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.91, 24,171.51 and 6,757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.91, 24,171.51 and 6,757.32 is: 10,132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.91 : 24,171.51 = 6,757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.91/24,171.51 = 6,757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.91x = 24,171.51 × 6,757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.91x = 163,334,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,334,743.94/16,119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,132.48

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