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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.57, 24,157.26 and 10,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.57, 24,157.26 and 10,473.80 is: 15,728.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.57 : 24,157.26 = 10,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.57/24,157.26 = 10,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.57x = 24,157.26 × 10,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.57x = 253,018,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,018,309.79/16,086.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,728.54

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