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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.01, 24,469.52 and 6,951.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.01, 24,469.52 and 6,951.01 is: 10,427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.01 : 24,469.52 = 6,951.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.01/24,469.52 = 6,951.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.01x = 24,469.52 × 6,951.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.01x = 170,087,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,087,878.22/16,311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.80

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