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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.88, 24,814.52 and 10,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.88, 24,814.52 and 10,725.60 is: 16,067.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.88 : 24,814.52 = 10,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.88/24,814.52 = 10,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.88x = 24,814.52 × 10,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.88x = 266,150,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,150,615.71/16,564.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,067.16

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