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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.60, 24,904.80 and 10,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.60, 24,904.80 and 10,366.40 is: 15,528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.60 : 24,904.80 = 10,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.60/24,904.80 = 10,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.60x = 24,904.80 × 10,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.60x = 258,173,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,173,118.72/16,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.65

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