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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.62, 24,909.62 and 10,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.62, 24,909.62 and 10,039.26 is: 15,051.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.62 : 24,909.62 = 10,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.62/24,909.62 = 10,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.62x = 24,909.62 × 10,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.62x = 250,074,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,074,151.68/16,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,051.45

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