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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.61, 24,935.31 and 10,215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.61, 24,935.31 and 10,215.48 is: 15,326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.61 : 24,935.31 = 10,215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.61/24,935.31 = 10,215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.61x = 24,935.31 × 10,215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.61x = 254,726,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,726,254.11/16,619.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.85

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