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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.72, 24,921.78 and 10,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.72, 24,921.78 and 10,047.44 is: 15,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.72 : 24,921.78 = 10,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.72/24,921.78 = 10,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.72x = 24,921.78 × 10,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.72x = 250,400,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,400,113.87/16,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.73

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