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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.60, 24,889.80 and 10,356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.60, 24,889.80 and 10,356.40 is: 15,513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.60 : 24,889.80 = 10,356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.60/24,889.80 = 10,356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.60x = 24,889.80 × 10,356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.60x = 257,768,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,768,724.72/16,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,513.66

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