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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.80, 24,105.60 and 10,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.80, 24,105.60 and 10,564.80 is: 15,844.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.80 : 24,105.60 = 10,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.80/24,105.60 = 10,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.80x = 24,105.60 × 10,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.80x = 254,670,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,670,842.88/16,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.83

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