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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.59, 24,309.90 and 10,684.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.59, 24,309.90 and 10,684.59 is: 16,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.59 : 24,309.90 = 10,684.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.59/24,309.90 = 10,684.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.59x = 24,309.90 × 10,684.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.59x = 259,741,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,741,314.44/16,206.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,026.90

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