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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.85, 24,587.91 and 10,169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.85, 24,587.91 and 10,169.97 is: 15,255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.85 : 24,587.91 = 10,169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.85/24,587.91 = 10,169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.85x = 24,587.91 × 10,169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.85x = 250,058,307.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,058,307.06/16,391.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.04

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