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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.76, 24,217.20 and 6,904.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.76, 24,217.20 and 6,904.48 is: 10,361.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.76 : 24,217.20 = 6,904.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.76/24,217.20 = 6,904.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.76x = 24,217.20 × 6,904.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.76x = 167,207,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,207,173.06/16,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,361.24

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