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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.46, 24,993.27 and 10,510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.46, 24,993.27 and 10,510.50 is: 15,749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.46 : 24,993.27 = 10,510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.46/24,993.27 = 10,510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.46x = 24,993.27 × 10,510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.46x = 262,691,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,691,764.34/16,679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,749.42

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