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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,645.53, 24,974.10 and 10,410.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,645.53, 24,974.10 and 10,410.15 is: 15,618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,645.53 : 24,974.10 = 10,410.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,645.53/24,974.10 = 10,410.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,645.53x = 24,974.10 × 10,410.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,645.53x = 259,984,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,984,127.12/16,645.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,618.86

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