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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.44, 24,476.39 and 6,950.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.44, 24,476.39 and 6,950.48 is: 10,429.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.44 : 24,476.39 = 6,950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.44/24,476.39 = 6,950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.44x = 24,476.39 × 6,950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.44x = 170,122,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,122,502.03/16,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.65

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