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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.08, 24,256.12 and 6,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.08, 24,256.12 and 6,681.28 is: 10,021.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.08 : 24,256.12 = 6,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.08/24,256.12 = 6,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.08x = 24,256.12 × 6,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.08x = 162,061,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,061,929.43/16,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.71

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