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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.38, 24,644.07 and 10,590.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.38, 24,644.07 and 10,590.09 is: 15,885.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.38 : 24,644.07 = 10,590.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.38/24,644.07 = 10,590.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.38x = 24,644.07 × 10,590.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.38x = 260,982,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,982,995.26/16,429.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,885.14

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