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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.60, 24,326.56 and 10,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.60, 24,326.56 and 10,665.44 is: 16,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.60 : 24,326.56 = 10,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.60/24,326.56 = 10,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.60x = 24,326.56 × 10,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.60x = 259,453,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,453,466.09/16,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.21

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