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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.14, 24,328.55 and 10,676.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.14, 24,328.55 and 10,676.21 is: 16,022.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.14 : 24,328.55 = 10,676.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.14/24,328.55 = 10,676.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.14x = 24,328.55 × 10,676.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.14x = 259,736,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,736,613.84/16,211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.11

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