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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.76, 24,470.64 and 6,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.76, 24,470.64 and 6,951.76 is: 10,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.76 : 24,470.64 = 6,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.76/24,470.64 = 6,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.76x = 24,470.64 × 6,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.76x = 170,114,016.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,114,016.33/16,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.92

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