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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.71, 24,205.40 and 6,769.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.71, 24,205.40 and 6,769.89 is: 10,158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.71 : 24,205.40 = 6,769.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.71/24,205.40 = 6,769.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.71x = 24,205.40 × 6,769.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.71x = 163,867,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,867,895.41/16,130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.75

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