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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.68, 24,481.92 and 10,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.68, 24,481.92 and 10,779.06 is: 16,147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.68 : 24,481.92 = 10,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.68/24,481.92 = 10,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.68x = 24,481.92 × 10,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.68x = 263,892,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,892,084.60/16,342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,147.42

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