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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.41, 24,739.43 and 10,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.41, 24,739.43 and 10,966.68 is: 16,418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.41 : 24,739.43 = 10,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.41/24,739.43 = 10,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.41x = 24,739.43 × 10,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.41x = 271,309,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,309,357.36/16,524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,418.71

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