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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.88, 24,894.76 and 10,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.88, 24,894.76 and 10,029.52 is: 15,036.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.88 : 24,894.76 = 10,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.88/24,894.76 = 10,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.88x = 24,894.76 × 10,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.88x = 249,682,493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,682,493.32/16,604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,036.69

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