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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.51, 24,524.15 and 10,801.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.51, 24,524.15 and 10,801.51 is: 16,202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.51 : 24,524.15 = 10,801.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.51/24,524.15 = 10,801.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.51x = 24,524.15 × 10,801.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.51x = 264,897,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,897,851.47/16,349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,202.19

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