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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.91, 24,873.91 and 10,430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.91, 24,873.91 and 10,430.95 is: 15,630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.91 : 24,873.91 = 10,430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.91/24,873.91 = 10,430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.91x = 24,873.91 × 10,430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.91x = 259,458,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,458,511.51/16,599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,630.12

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