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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.02, 24,621.99 and 10,946.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.02, 24,621.99 and 10,946.50 is: 16,404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.02 : 24,621.99 = 10,946.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.02/24,621.99 = 10,946.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.02x = 24,621.99 × 10,946.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.02x = 269,524,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,524,613.54/16,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,404.40

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