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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.71, 24,313.09 and 10,686.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.71, 24,313.09 and 10,686.72 is: 16,030.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.71 : 24,313.09 = 10,686.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.71/24,313.09 = 10,686.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.71x = 24,313.09 × 10,686.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.71x = 259,827,185.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,827,185.16/16,208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,030.10

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