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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.60, 24,911.40 and 10,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.60, 24,911.40 and 10,030.40 is: 15,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.60 : 24,911.40 = 10,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.60/24,911.40 = 10,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.60x = 24,911.40 × 10,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.60x = 249,871,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,871,306.56/16,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,045.60

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