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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.59, 24,862.19 and 10,345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.59, 24,862.19 and 10,345.08 is: 15,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.59 : 24,862.19 = 10,345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.59/24,862.19 = 10,345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.59x = 24,862.19 × 10,345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.59x = 257,201,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,201,292.80/16,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,532.80

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