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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.12, 24,173.28 and 10,580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.12, 24,173.28 and 10,580.04 is: 15,842.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.12 : 24,173.28 = 10,580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.12/24,173.28 = 10,580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.12x = 24,173.28 × 10,580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.12x = 255,754,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,754,269.33/16,143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,842.93

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