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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.44, 24,477.89 and 6,951.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.44, 24,477.89 and 6,951.48 is: 10,431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.44 : 24,477.89 = 6,951.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.44/24,477.89 = 6,951.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.44x = 24,477.89 × 6,951.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.44x = 170,157,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,157,562.78/16,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.15

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