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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.72, 24,303.40 and 10,580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.72, 24,303.40 and 10,580.60 is: 15,868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.72 : 24,303.40 = 10,580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.72/24,303.40 = 10,580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.72x = 24,303.40 × 10,580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.72x = 257,144,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,144,554.04/16,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,868.50

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