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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.91, 24,160.21 and 10,569.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.91, 24,160.21 and 10,569.65 is: 15,846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.91 : 24,160.21 = 10,569.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.91/24,160.21 = 10,569.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.91x = 24,160.21 × 10,569.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.91x = 255,364,963.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,364,963.63/16,114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,846.50

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