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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.20, 24,499.80 and 10,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.20, 24,499.80 and 10,501.20 is: 15,751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.20 : 24,499.80 = 10,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.20/24,499.80 = 10,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.20x = 24,499.80 × 10,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.20x = 257,277,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,277,299.76/16,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,751.80

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