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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.64, 24,852.48 and 10,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.64, 24,852.48 and 10,278.88 is: 15,382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.64 : 24,852.48 = 10,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.64/24,852.48 = 10,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.64x = 24,852.48 × 10,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.64x = 255,455,659.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,455,659.62/16,606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.74

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