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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.60, 24,901.80 and 10,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.60, 24,901.80 and 10,364.40 is: 15,525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.60 : 24,901.80 = 10,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.60/24,901.80 = 10,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.60x = 24,901.80 × 10,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.60x = 258,092,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,092,215.92/16,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,525.65

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