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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.80, 24,883.20 and 10,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.80, 24,883.20 and 10,027.80 is: 15,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.80 : 24,883.20 = 10,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.80/24,883.20 = 10,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.80x = 24,883.20 × 10,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.80x = 249,523,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,523,752.96/16,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.70

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