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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.66, 24,135.99 and 10,578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.66, 24,135.99 and 10,578.88 is: 15,868.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.66 : 24,135.99 = 10,578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.66/24,135.99 = 10,578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.66x = 24,135.99 × 10,578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.66x = 255,331,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,331,741.89/16,090.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,868.32

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