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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.48, 24,944.25 and 10,045.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.48, 24,944.25 and 10,045.82 is: 15,070.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.48 : 24,944.25 = 10,045.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.48/24,944.25 = 10,045.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.48x = 24,944.25 × 10,045.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.48x = 250,585,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,585,545.57/16,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,070.57

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