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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.60, 24,906.30 and 10,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.60, 24,906.30 and 10,367.40 is: 15,530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.60 : 24,906.30 = 10,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.60/24,906.30 = 10,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.60x = 24,906.30 × 10,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.60x = 258,213,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,213,574.62/16,626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,530.15

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