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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.28, 24,154.76 and 10,566.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.28, 24,154.76 and 10,566.02 is: 15,841.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.28 : 24,154.76 = 10,566.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.28/24,154.76 = 10,566.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.28x = 24,154.76 × 10,566.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.28x = 255,219,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,219,677.26/16,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,841.06

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