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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.55, 24,476.61 and 6,950.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.55, 24,476.61 and 6,950.59 is: 10,429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.55 : 24,476.61 = 6,950.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.55/24,476.61 = 6,950.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.55x = 24,476.61 × 6,950.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.55x = 170,126,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,126,880.70/16,311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.84

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