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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.41, 24,363.71 and 6,751.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.41, 24,363.71 and 6,751.77 is: 10,128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.41 : 24,363.71 = 6,751.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.41/24,363.71 = 6,751.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.41x = 24,363.71 × 6,751.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.41x = 164,498,053.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,498,053.80/16,241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.31

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