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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.88, 24,925.61 and 10,048.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.88, 24,925.61 and 10,048.22 is: 15,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.88 : 24,925.61 = 10,048.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.88/24,925.61 = 10,048.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.88x = 24,925.61 × 10,048.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.88x = 250,457,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,457,950.36/16,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,055.29

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