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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.70, 24,934.65 and 10,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.70, 24,934.65 and 10,051.30 is: 15,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.70 : 24,934.65 = 10,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.70/24,934.65 = 10,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.70x = 24,934.65 × 10,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.70x = 250,625,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,625,647.55/16,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,057.38

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