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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.61, 24,176.16 and 10,580.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.61, 24,176.16 and 10,580.35 is: 15,862.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.61 : 24,176.16 = 10,580.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.61/24,176.16 = 10,580.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.61x = 24,176.16 × 10,580.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.61x = 255,792,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,792,234.46/16,125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,862.48

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