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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.80, 24,686.85 and 10,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.80, 24,686.85 and 10,901.30 is: 16,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.80 : 24,686.85 = 10,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.80/24,686.85 = 10,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.80x = 24,686.85 × 10,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.80x = 269,118,757.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,118,757.91/16,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,360.00

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