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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.51, 24,953.16 and 10,384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.51, 24,953.16 and 10,384.28 is: 15,580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.51 : 24,953.16 = 10,384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.51/24,953.16 = 10,384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.51x = 24,953.16 × 10,384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.51x = 259,120,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,120,475.56/16,631.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,580.10

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