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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.72, 24,181.08 and 6,760.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.72, 24,181.08 and 6,760.20 is: 10,139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.72 : 24,181.08 = 6,760.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.72/24,181.08 = 6,760.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.72x = 24,181.08 × 6,760.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.72x = 163,468,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,468,937.02/16,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.04

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