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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.30, 24,904.55 and 10,036.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.30, 24,904.55 and 10,036.10 is: 15,046.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.30 : 24,904.55 = 10,036.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.30/24,904.55 = 10,036.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.30x = 24,904.55 × 10,036.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.30x = 249,944,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,944,554.26/16,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,046.66

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