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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.79, 24,447.96 and 10,767.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.79, 24,447.96 and 10,767.96 is: 16,139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.79 : 24,447.96 = 10,767.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.79/24,447.96 = 10,767.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.79x = 24,447.96 × 10,767.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.79x = 263,254,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,254,655.36/16,310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,139.91

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