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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.95, 24,317.88 and 10,669.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.95, 24,317.88 and 10,669.51 is: 15,983.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.95 : 24,317.88 = 10,669.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.95/24,317.88 = 10,669.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.95x = 24,317.88 × 10,669.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.95x = 259,459,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,459,863.84/16,232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,983.53

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