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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.07, 24,475.82 and 6,950.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.07, 24,475.82 and 6,950.10 is: 10,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.07 : 24,475.82 = 6,950.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.07/24,475.82 = 6,950.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.07x = 24,475.82 × 6,950.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.07x = 170,109,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,109,361.83/16,311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.08

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