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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.94, 24,783.57 and 10,635.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.94, 24,783.57 and 10,635.71 is: 15,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.94 : 24,783.57 = 10,635.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.94/24,783.57 = 10,635.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.94x = 24,783.57 × 10,635.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.94x = 263,590,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,590,739.37/16,567.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,909.68

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