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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,123.76, 24,194.99 and 6,762.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,123.76, 24,194.99 and 6,762.95 is: 10,148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,123.76 : 24,194.99 = 6,762.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,123.76/24,194.99 = 6,762.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,123.76x = 24,194.99 × 6,762.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,123.76x = 163,629,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,629,507.62/16,123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,148.35

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