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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.95, 24,471.81 and 10,772.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.95, 24,471.81 and 10,772.33 is: 16,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.95 : 24,471.81 = 10,772.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.95/24,471.81 = 10,772.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.95x = 24,471.81 × 10,772.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.95x = 263,618,290.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,618,290.66/16,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,137.32

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