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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.77, 24,625.68 and 10,170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.77, 24,625.68 and 10,170.11 is: 15,260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.77 : 24,625.68 = 10,170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.77/24,625.68 = 10,170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.77x = 24,625.68 × 10,170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.77x = 250,445,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,445,874.42/16,411.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.14

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