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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.04, 24,212.96 and 6,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.04, 24,212.96 and 6,901.12 is: 10,356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.04 : 24,212.96 = 6,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.04/24,212.96 = 6,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.04x = 24,212.96 × 6,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.04x = 167,096,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,096,542.52/16,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,356.13

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