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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.94, 24,871.38 and 10,382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.94, 24,871.38 and 10,382.88 is: 15,537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.94 : 24,871.38 = 10,382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.94/24,871.38 = 10,382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.94x = 24,871.38 × 10,382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.94x = 258,236,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,236,553.97/16,619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,537.75

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