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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.55, 24,335.21 and 10,951.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.55, 24,335.21 and 10,951.77 is: 16,419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.55 : 24,335.21 = 10,951.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.55/24,335.21 = 10,951.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.55x = 24,335.21 × 10,951.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.55x = 266,513,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,513,568.06/16,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,419.48

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