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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.64, 24,850.59 and 10,628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.64, 24,850.59 and 10,628.56 is: 15,940.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.64 : 24,850.59 = 10,628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.64/24,850.59 = 10,628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.64x = 24,850.59 × 10,628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.64x = 264,125,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,125,986.85/16,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,940.36

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