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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.53, 24,881.95 and 10,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.53, 24,881.95 and 10,363.32 is: 15,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.53 : 24,881.95 = 10,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.53/24,881.95 = 10,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.53x = 24,881.95 × 10,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.53x = 257,859,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,859,610.07/16,600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,533.22

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