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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.60, 24,976.80 and 10,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.60, 24,976.80 and 10,414.40 is: 15,600.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.60 : 24,976.80 = 10,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.60/24,976.80 = 10,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.60x = 24,976.80 × 10,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.60x = 260,118,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,118,385.92/16,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,600.61

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