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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.40, 24,917.10 and 10,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.40, 24,917.10 and 10,467.40 is: 15,701.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.40 : 24,917.10 = 10,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.40/24,917.10 = 10,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.40x = 24,917.10 × 10,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.40x = 260,817,252.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,817,252.54/16,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,701.10

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