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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.79, 24,152.52 and 10,564.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.79, 24,152.52 and 10,564.53 is: 15,838.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.79 : 24,152.52 = 10,564.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.79/24,152.52 = 10,564.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.79x = 24,152.52 × 10,564.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.79x = 255,159,971.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,159,971.16/16,109.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,838.82

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