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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.01, 24,468.02 and 6,950.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.01, 24,468.02 and 6,950.01 is: 10,426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.01 : 24,468.02 = 6,950.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.01/24,468.02 = 6,950.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.01x = 24,468.02 × 6,950.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.01x = 170,052,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,052,948.93/16,310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,426.29

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