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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.92, 24,884.43 and 10,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.92, 24,884.43 and 10,437.96 is: 15,640.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.92 : 24,884.43 = 10,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.92/24,884.43 = 10,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.92x = 24,884.43 × 10,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.92x = 259,742,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,742,684.96/16,606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,640.63

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