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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.38, 24,951.47 and 10,383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.38, 24,951.47 and 10,383.15 is: 15,578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.38 : 24,951.47 = 10,383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.38/24,951.47 = 10,383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.38x = 24,951.47 × 10,383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.38x = 259,074,881.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,074,881.69/16,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,578.41

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