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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.54, 24,213.71 and 6,901.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.54, 24,213.71 and 6,901.62 is: 10,356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.54 : 24,213.71 = 6,901.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.54/24,213.71 = 6,901.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.54x = 24,213.71 × 6,901.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.54x = 167,113,825.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,113,825.21/16,135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,356.88

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