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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.09, 24,162.13 and 10,565.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.09, 24,162.13 and 10,565.54 is: 15,827.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.09 : 24,162.13 = 10,565.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.09/24,162.13 = 10,565.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.09x = 24,162.13 × 10,565.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.09x = 255,285,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,285,934.00/16,129.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,827.67

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