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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.52, 24,191.26 and 10,579.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.52, 24,191.26 and 10,579.55 is: 15,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.52 : 24,191.26 = 10,579.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.52/24,191.26 = 10,579.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.52x = 24,191.26 × 10,579.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.52x = 255,932,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,932,497.33/16,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,869.30

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