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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.64, 24,847.59 and 10,626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.64, 24,847.59 and 10,626.56 is: 15,937.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.64 : 24,847.59 = 10,626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.64/24,847.59 = 10,626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.64x = 24,847.59 × 10,626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.64x = 264,044,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,044,405.99/16,567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,937.36

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