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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.08, 24,375.22 and 6,759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.08, 24,375.22 and 6,759.45 is: 10,139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.08 : 24,375.22 = 6,759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.08/24,375.22 = 6,759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.08x = 24,375.22 × 6,759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.08x = 164,763,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,763,080.83/16,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.84

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