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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.71, 24,194.43 and 6,761.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.71, 24,194.43 and 6,761.79 is: 10,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.71 : 24,194.43 = 6,761.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.71/24,194.43 = 6,761.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.71x = 24,194.43 × 6,761.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.71x = 163,597,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,597,654.83/16,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.52

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