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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.15, 24,410.48 and 6,911.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.15, 24,410.48 and 6,911.47 is: 10,368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.15 : 24,410.48 = 6,911.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.15/24,410.48 = 6,911.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.15x = 24,410.48 × 6,911.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.15x = 168,712,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,712,204.62/16,271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,368.79

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