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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.60, 24,883.80 and 10,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.60, 24,883.80 and 10,352.40 is: 15,507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.60 : 24,883.80 = 10,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.60/24,883.80 = 10,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.60x = 24,883.80 × 10,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.60x = 257,607,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,607,051.12/16,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.66

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