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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.37, 24,441.62 and 10,755.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.37, 24,441.62 and 10,755.99 is: 16,112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.37 : 24,441.62 = 10,755.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.37/24,441.62 = 10,755.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.37x = 24,441.62 × 10,755.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.37x = 262,893,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,893,766.52/16,316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,112.27

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