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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.13, 24,868.64 and 10,381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.13, 24,868.64 and 10,381.08 is: 15,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.13 : 24,868.64 = 10,381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.13/24,868.64 = 10,381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.13x = 24,868.64 × 10,381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.13x = 258,163,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,163,460.54/16,618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.05

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