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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.59, 24,276.16 and 10,980.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.59, 24,276.16 and 10,980.67 is: 16,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.59 : 24,276.16 = 10,980.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.59/24,276.16 = 10,980.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.59x = 24,276.16 × 10,980.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.59x = 266,568,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,568,501.83/16,190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,464.41

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