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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.80, 24,945.72 and 10,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.80, 24,945.72 and 10,063.64 is: 15,087.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.80 : 24,945.72 = 10,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.80/24,945.72 = 10,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.80x = 24,945.72 × 10,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.80x = 251,044,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,044,745.62/16,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.91

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