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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.37, 24,210.09 and 10,606.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.37, 24,210.09 and 10,606.49 is: 15,892.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.37 : 24,210.09 = 10,606.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.37/24,210.09 = 10,606.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.37x = 24,210.09 × 10,606.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.37x = 256,784,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,784,183.40/16,157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.69

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