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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.54, 24,866.70 and 10,337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.54, 24,866.70 and 10,337.33 is: 15,503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.54 : 24,866.70 = 10,337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.54/24,866.70 = 10,337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.54x = 24,866.70 × 10,337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.54x = 257,055,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,055,407.70/16,580.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.44

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