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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.92, 24,888.93 and 10,440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.92, 24,888.93 and 10,440.96 is: 15,645.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.92 : 24,888.93 = 10,440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.92/24,888.93 = 10,440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.92x = 24,888.93 × 10,440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.92x = 259,864,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,864,322.57/16,609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,645.13

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