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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.30, 24,293.55 and 10,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.30, 24,293.55 and 10,998.90 is: 16,472.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.30 : 24,293.55 = 10,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.30/24,293.55 = 10,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.30x = 24,293.55 × 10,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.30x = 267,202,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,202,327.10/16,221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,472.31

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