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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.53, 24,302.49 and 10,931.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.53, 24,302.49 and 10,931.43 is: 16,389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.53 : 24,302.49 = 10,931.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.53/24,302.49 = 10,931.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.53x = 24,302.49 × 10,931.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.53x = 265,660,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,660,968.26/16,209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,389.18

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