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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.96, 24,201.35 and 6,767.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.96, 24,201.35 and 6,767.19 is: 10,154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.96 : 24,201.35 = 6,767.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.96/24,201.35 = 6,767.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.96x = 24,201.35 × 6,767.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.96x = 163,775,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,775,133.71/16,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.73

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