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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.90, 24,473.70 and 10,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.90, 24,473.70 and 10,064.64 is: 15,100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.90 : 24,473.70 = 10,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.90/24,473.70 = 10,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.90x = 24,473.70 × 10,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.90x = 246,318,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,318,979.97/16,311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,100.57

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