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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.96, 24,971.58 and 10,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.96, 24,971.58 and 10,080.60 is: 15,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.96 : 24,971.58 = 10,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.96/24,971.58 = 10,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.96x = 24,971.58 × 10,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.96x = 251,728,509.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,728,509.35/16,655.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.42

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