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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.54, 24,215.21 and 6,902.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.54, 24,215.21 and 6,902.62 is: 10,358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.54 : 24,215.21 = 6,902.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.54/24,215.21 = 6,902.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.54x = 24,215.21 × 6,902.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.54x = 167,148,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,148,392.85/16,136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.38

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