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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.63, 24,174.66 and 6,759.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.63, 24,174.66 and 6,759.13 is: 10,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.63 : 24,174.66 = 6,759.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.63/24,174.66 = 6,759.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.63x = 24,174.66 × 6,759.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.63x = 163,399,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,399,669.65/16,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.43

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