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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.80, 24,861.84 and 10,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.80, 24,861.84 and 10,007.52 is: 15,003.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.80 : 24,861.84 = 10,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.80/24,861.84 = 10,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.80x = 24,861.84 × 10,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.80x = 248,805,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,805,361.04/16,582.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,003.82

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