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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.70, 24,927.15 and 10,046.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.70, 24,927.15 and 10,046.30 is: 15,049.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.70 : 24,927.15 = 10,046.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.70/24,927.15 = 10,046.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.70x = 24,927.15 × 10,046.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.70x = 250,425,627.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,425,627.05/16,639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.89

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