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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.08, 24,372.22 and 6,757.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.08, 24,372.22 and 6,757.45 is: 10,136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.08 : 24,372.22 = 6,757.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.08/24,372.22 = 6,757.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.08x = 24,372.22 × 6,757.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.08x = 164,694,005.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,694,005.56/16,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.84

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