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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.60, 24,164.39 and 10,567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.60, 24,164.39 and 10,567.04 is: 15,829.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.60 : 24,164.39 = 10,567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.60/24,164.39 = 10,567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.60x = 24,164.39 × 10,567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.60x = 255,345,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,345,902.05/16,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.91

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