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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.70, 24,893.84 and 10,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.70, 24,893.84 and 10,027.04 is: 15,023.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.70 : 24,893.84 = 10,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.70/24,893.84 = 10,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.70x = 24,893.84 × 10,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.70x = 249,611,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,611,479.30/16,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.54

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