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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.83, 24,194.66 and 10,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.83, 24,194.66 and 10,587.20 is: 15,860.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.83 : 24,194.66 = 10,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.83/24,194.66 = 10,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.83x = 24,194.66 × 10,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.83x = 256,153,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,153,617.40/16,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,860.09

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