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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.56, 24,226.04 and 10,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.56, 24,226.04 and 10,639.20 is: 15,958.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.56 : 24,226.04 = 10,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.56/24,226.04 = 10,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.56x = 24,226.04 × 10,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.56x = 257,745,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,745,684.77/16,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,958.93

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