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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.38, 24,988.98 and 10,408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.38, 24,988.98 and 10,408.18 is: 15,615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.38 : 24,988.98 = 10,408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.38/24,988.98 = 10,408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.38x = 24,988.98 × 10,408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.38x = 260,089,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,089,801.86/16,655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,615.96

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