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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.60, 24,876.66 and 10,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.60, 24,876.66 and 10,049.76 is: 15,077.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.60 : 24,876.66 = 10,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.60/24,876.66 = 10,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.60x = 24,876.66 × 10,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.60x = 250,004,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,004,462.60/16,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,077.22

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