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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,587.33, 24,868.52 and 10,011.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,587.33, 24,868.52 and 10,011.95 is: 15,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,587.33 : 24,868.52 = 10,011.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,587.33/24,868.52 = 10,011.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,587.33x = 24,868.52 × 10,011.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,587.33x = 248,982,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,982,475.10/16,587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,010.40

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