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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.30, 24,922.55 and 10,048.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.30, 24,922.55 and 10,048.10 is: 15,064.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.30 : 24,922.55 = 10,048.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.30/24,922.55 = 10,048.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.30x = 24,922.55 × 10,048.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.30x = 250,424,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,424,274.66/16,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,064.65

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