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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.54, 24,754.82 and 10,954.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.54, 24,754.82 and 10,954.71 is: 16,437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.54 : 24,754.82 = 10,954.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.54/24,754.82 = 10,954.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.54x = 24,754.82 × 10,954.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.54x = 271,181,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,181,819.43/16,497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,437.71

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