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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,491.67, 24,742.98 and 10,966.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,491.67, 24,742.98 and 10,966.77 is: 16,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,491.67 : 24,742.98 = 10,966.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,491.67/24,742.98 = 10,966.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,491.67x = 24,742.98 × 10,966.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,491.67x = 271,350,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,350,570.77/16,491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,453.80

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