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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.91, 24,370.91 and 10,317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.91, 24,370.91 and 10,317.54 is: 15,482.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.91 : 24,370.91 = 10,317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.91/24,370.91 = 10,317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.91x = 24,370.91 × 10,317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.91x = 251,447,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,447,838.76/16,240.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,482.37

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