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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.46, 24,503.21 and 10,823.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.46, 24,503.21 and 10,823.82 is: 16,235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.46 : 24,503.21 = 10,823.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.46/24,503.21 = 10,823.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.46x = 24,503.21 × 10,823.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.46x = 265,218,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,218,334.46/16,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.74

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