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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.95, 24,431.83 and 10,995.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.95, 24,431.83 and 10,995.35 is: 16,504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.95 : 24,431.83 = 10,995.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.95/24,431.83 = 10,995.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.95x = 24,431.83 × 10,995.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.95x = 268,636,372.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,636,372.34/16,276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,504.10

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