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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.80, 24,863.34 and 10,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.80, 24,863.34 and 10,008.52 is: 15,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.80 : 24,863.34 = 10,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.80/24,863.34 = 10,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.80x = 24,863.34 × 10,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.80x = 248,845,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,845,235.66/16,583.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,005.32

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