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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,315.08, 24,481.83 and 6,954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,315.08, 24,481.83 and 6,954.10 is: 10,435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,315.08 : 24,481.83 = 6,954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,315.08/24,481.83 = 6,954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,315.08x = 24,481.83 × 6,954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,315.08x = 170,249,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,249,094.00/16,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.08

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