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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.05, 24,334.46 and 10,951.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.05, 24,334.46 and 10,951.26 is: 16,418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.05 : 24,334.46 = 10,951.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.05/24,334.46 = 10,951.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.05x = 24,334.46 × 10,951.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.05x = 266,492,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,492,998.42/16,231.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,418.72

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