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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.80, 24,905.30 and 10,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.80, 24,905.30 and 10,036.60 is: 15,047.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.80 : 24,905.30 = 10,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.80/24,905.30 = 10,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.80x = 24,905.30 × 10,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.80x = 249,964,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,964,533.98/16,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.41

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