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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.10, 24,502.62 and 10,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.10, 24,502.62 and 10,791.08 is: 16,188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.10 : 24,502.62 = 10,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.10/24,502.62 = 10,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.10x = 24,502.62 × 10,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.10x = 264,409,732.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,409,732.63/16,333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,188.58

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