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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.30, 24,874.95 and 10,006.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.30, 24,874.95 and 10,006.10 is: 15,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.30 : 24,874.95 = 10,006.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.30/24,874.95 = 10,006.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.30x = 24,874.95 × 10,006.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.30x = 248,901,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,901,237.20/16,583.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,009.15

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