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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.56, 24,889.14 and 10,023.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.56, 24,889.14 and 10,023.90 is: 15,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.56 : 24,889.14 = 10,023.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.56/24,889.14 = 10,023.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.56x = 24,889.14 × 10,023.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.56x = 249,486,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,486,250.45/16,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,018.83

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