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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.63, 24,452.46 and 10,768.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.63, 24,452.46 and 10,768.99 is: 16,122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.63 : 24,452.46 = 10,768.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.63/24,452.46 = 10,768.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.63x = 24,452.46 × 10,768.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.63x = 263,328,297.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,328,297.22/16,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,122.83

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