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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.60, 24,989.36 and 10,336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.60, 24,989.36 and 10,336.49 is: 15,503.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.60 : 24,989.36 = 10,336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.60/24,989.36 = 10,336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.60x = 24,989.36 × 10,336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.60x = 258,302,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,302,186.83/16,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.78

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