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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.55, 24,882.14 and 10,663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.55, 24,882.14 and 10,663.53 is: 15,999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.55 : 24,882.14 = 10,663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.55/24,882.14 = 10,663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.55x = 24,882.14 × 10,663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.55x = 265,331,446.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,331,446.35/16,583.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,999.68

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