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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.81, 24,424.68 and 10,747.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.81, 24,424.68 and 10,747.29 is: 16,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.81 : 24,424.68 = 10,747.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.81/24,424.68 = 10,747.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.81x = 24,424.68 × 10,747.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.81x = 262,499,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,499,119.12/16,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,093.57

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