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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.21, 24,286.17 and 10,569.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.21, 24,286.17 and 10,569.11 is: 15,851.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.21 : 24,286.17 = 10,569.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.21/24,286.17 = 10,569.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.21x = 24,286.17 × 10,569.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.21x = 256,683,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,683,202.21/16,193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,851.29

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