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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.48, 24,212.70 and 6,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.48, 24,212.70 and 6,901.48 is: 10,352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.48 : 24,212.70 = 6,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.48/24,212.70 = 6,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.48x = 24,212.70 × 6,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.48x = 167,103,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,103,464.80/16,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.43

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