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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.91, 24,313.29 and 10,301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.91, 24,313.29 and 10,301.11 is: 15,441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.91 : 24,313.29 = 10,301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.91/24,313.29 = 10,301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.91x = 24,313.29 × 10,301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.91x = 250,453,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,453,906.88/16,219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,441.14

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