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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.51, 24,468.77 and 6,950.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.51, 24,468.77 and 6,950.51 is: 10,427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.51 : 24,468.77 = 6,950.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.51/24,468.77 = 6,950.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.51x = 24,468.77 × 6,950.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.51x = 170,070,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,070,395.82/16,310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.04

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