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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.04, 24,215.96 and 6,903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.04, 24,215.96 and 6,903.12 is: 10,359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.04 : 24,215.96 = 6,903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.04/24,215.96 = 6,903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.04x = 24,215.96 × 6,903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.04x = 167,165,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,165,677.80/16,137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,359.13

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