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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.58, 24,225.72 and 10,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.58, 24,225.72 and 10,606.44 is: 15,905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.58 : 24,225.72 = 10,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.58/24,225.72 = 10,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.58x = 24,225.72 × 10,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.58x = 256,948,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,948,645.64/16,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,905.62

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