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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.48, 24,391.32 and 7,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.48, 24,391.32 and 7,031.44 is: 10,540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.48 : 24,391.32 = 7,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.48/24,391.32 = 7,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.48x = 24,391.32 × 7,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.48x = 171,506,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,506,103.10/16,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.94

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