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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.93, 24,473.70 and 10,064.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.93, 24,473.70 and 10,064.67 is: 15,100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.93 : 24,473.70 = 10,064.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.93/24,473.70 = 10,064.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.93x = 24,473.70 × 10,064.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.93x = 246,319,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,319,714.18/16,311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,100.59

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