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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.23, 24,354.66 and 10,950.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.23, 24,354.66 and 10,950.74 is: 16,434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.23 : 24,354.66 = 10,950.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.23/24,354.66 = 10,950.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.23x = 24,354.66 × 10,950.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.23x = 266,701,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,701,427.68/16,228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,434.41

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