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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.12, 24,201.54 and 6,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.12, 24,201.54 and 6,901.08 is: 10,347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.12 : 24,201.54 = 6,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.12/24,201.54 = 6,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.12x = 24,201.54 × 6,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.12x = 167,016,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,016,763.66/16,140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.93

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