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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.07, 24,868.58 and 10,381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.07, 24,868.58 and 10,381.01 is: 15,534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.07 : 24,868.58 = 10,381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.07/24,868.58 = 10,381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.07x = 24,868.58 × 10,381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.07x = 258,160,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,160,801.42/16,618.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,534.95

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