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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.40, 24,192.60 and 10,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.40, 24,192.60 and 10,598.80 is: 15,898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.40 : 24,192.60 = 10,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.40/24,192.60 = 10,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.40x = 24,192.60 × 10,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.40x = 256,412,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,412,528.88/16,128.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,898.20

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