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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.15, 24,944.31 and 10,054.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.15, 24,944.31 and 10,054.57 is: 15,081.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.15 : 24,944.31 = 10,054.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.15/24,944.31 = 10,054.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.15x = 24,944.31 × 10,054.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.15x = 250,804,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,804,136.00/16,630.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,081.30

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