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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.58, 24,632.97 and 10,901.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.58, 24,632.97 and 10,901.58 is: 16,328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.58 : 24,632.97 = 10,901.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.58/24,632.97 = 10,901.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.58x = 24,632.97 × 10,901.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.58x = 268,538,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,538,293.09/16,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,328.90

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