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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.10, 24,977.55 and 10,414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.10, 24,977.55 and 10,414.90 is: 15,601.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.10 : 24,977.55 = 10,414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.10/24,977.55 = 10,414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.10x = 24,977.55 × 10,414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.10x = 260,138,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,138,685.50/16,674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,601.36

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