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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.46, 24,945.38 and 10,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.46, 24,945.38 and 10,063.18 is: 15,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.46 : 24,945.38 = 10,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.46/24,945.38 = 10,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.46x = 24,945.38 × 10,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.46x = 251,029,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,029,674.07/16,638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.32

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