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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.03, 24,979.35 and 10,413.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.03, 24,979.35 and 10,413.65 is: 15,624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.03 : 24,979.35 = 10,413.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.03/24,979.35 = 10,413.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.03x = 24,979.35 × 10,413.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.03x = 260,126,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,126,208.13/16,649.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,624.11

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