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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.91, 24,900.31 and 10,982.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.91, 24,900.31 and 10,982.39 is: 16,452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.91 : 24,900.31 = 10,982.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.91/24,900.31 = 10,982.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.91x = 24,900.31 × 10,982.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.91x = 273,464,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,464,804.77/16,621.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,452.07

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