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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,587.60, 24,881.40 and 10,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,587.60, 24,881.40 and 10,010.40 is: 15,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,587.60 : 24,881.40 = 10,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,587.60/24,881.40 = 10,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,587.60x = 24,881.40 × 10,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,587.60x = 249,072,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,072,766.56/16,587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,015.60

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