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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.09, 24,864.44 and 10,346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.09, 24,864.44 and 10,346.58 is: 15,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.09 : 24,864.44 = 10,346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.09/24,864.44 = 10,346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.09x = 24,864.44 × 10,346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.09x = 257,261,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,261,865.88/16,560.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.05

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