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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.29, 24,751.44 and 10,972.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.29, 24,751.44 and 10,972.42 is: 16,462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.29 : 24,751.44 = 10,972.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.29/24,751.44 = 10,972.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.29x = 24,751.44 × 10,972.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.29x = 271,583,133.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,583,133.41/16,497.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,462.29

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