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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.27, 24,195.74 and 6,763.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.27, 24,195.74 and 6,763.45 is: 10,149.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.27 : 24,195.74 = 6,763.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.27/24,195.74 = 6,763.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.27x = 24,195.74 × 6,763.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.27x = 163,646,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,646,643.89/16,124.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,149.09

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