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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.76, 24,179.04 and 6,765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.76, 24,179.04 and 6,765.12 is: 10,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.76 : 24,179.04 = 6,765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.76/24,179.04 = 6,765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.76x = 24,179.04 × 6,765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.76x = 163,574,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,574,107.08/16,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.62

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