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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.56, 24,886.14 and 10,021.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.56, 24,886.14 and 10,021.90 is: 15,015.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.56 : 24,886.14 = 10,021.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.56/24,886.14 = 10,021.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.56x = 24,886.14 × 10,021.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.56x = 249,406,406.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,406,406.47/16,609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,015.84

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