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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.60, 24,698.40 and 10,560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.60, 24,698.40 and 10,560.70 is: 15,841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.60 : 24,698.40 = 10,560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.60/24,698.40 = 10,560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.60x = 24,698.40 × 10,560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.60x = 260,832,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,832,392.88/16,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,841.05

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