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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.31, 24,441.91 and 10,079.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.31, 24,441.91 and 10,079.89 is: 15,097.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.31 : 24,441.91 = 10,079.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.31/24,441.91 = 10,079.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.31x = 24,441.91 × 10,079.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.31x = 246,371,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,371,677.89/16,318.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.87

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