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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.42, 24,305.30 and 10,933.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.42, 24,305.30 and 10,933.31 is: 16,391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.42 : 24,305.30 = 10,933.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.42/24,305.30 = 10,933.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.42x = 24,305.30 × 10,933.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.42x = 265,737,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,737,203.35/16,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,391.98

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