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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.54, 24,346.10 and 6,871.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.54, 24,346.10 and 6,871.18 is: 10,306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.54 : 24,346.10 = 6,871.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.54/24,346.10 = 6,871.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.54x = 24,346.10 × 6,871.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.54x = 167,286,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,286,435.40/16,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,306.26

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