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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.56, 24,233.54 and 10,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.56, 24,233.54 and 10,644.20 is: 15,966.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.56 : 24,233.54 = 10,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.56/24,233.54 = 10,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.56x = 24,233.54 × 10,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.56x = 257,946,646.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,946,646.47/16,155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.43

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