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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.29, 24,192.81 and 6,761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.29, 24,192.81 and 6,761.58 is: 10,146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.29 : 24,192.81 = 6,761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.29/24,192.81 = 6,761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.29x = 24,192.81 × 6,761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.29x = 163,581,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,581,620.24/16,122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,146.30

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