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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.35, 24,913.53 and 10,392.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.35, 24,913.53 and 10,392.81 is: 15,569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.35 : 24,913.53 = 10,392.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.35/24,913.53 = 10,392.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.35x = 24,913.53 × 10,392.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.35x = 258,921,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,921,583.72/16,630.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.22

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