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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.46, 24,994.77 and 10,511.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.46, 24,994.77 and 10,511.50 is: 15,750.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.46 : 24,994.77 = 10,511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.46/24,994.77 = 10,511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.46x = 24,994.77 × 10,511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.46x = 262,732,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,732,524.86/16,680.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,750.92

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