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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.08, 24,373.72 and 6,758.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.08, 24,373.72 and 6,758.45 is: 10,138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.08 : 24,373.72 = 6,758.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.08/24,373.72 = 6,758.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.08x = 24,373.72 × 6,758.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.08x = 164,728,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,728,567.93/16,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.34

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