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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.30, 24,897.05 and 10,031.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.30, 24,897.05 and 10,031.10 is: 15,039.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.30 : 24,897.05 = 10,031.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.30/24,897.05 = 10,031.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.30x = 24,897.05 × 10,031.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.30x = 249,744,798.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,744,798.26/16,606.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,039.16

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