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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.80, 24,666.96 and 10,217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.80, 24,666.96 and 10,217.90 is: 15,296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.80 : 24,666.96 = 10,217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.80/24,666.96 = 10,217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.80x = 24,666.96 × 10,217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.80x = 252,044,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,044,530.58/16,476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,296.93

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