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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.42, 24,555.65 and 10,822.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.42, 24,555.65 and 10,822.64 is: 16,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.42 : 24,555.65 = 10,822.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.42/24,555.65 = 10,822.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.42x = 24,555.65 × 10,822.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.42x = 265,756,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,756,783.02/16,370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,233.97

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