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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.76, 24,814.08 and 10,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.76, 24,814.08 and 10,708.72 is: 16,036.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.76 : 24,814.08 = 10,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.76/24,814.08 = 10,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.76x = 24,814.08 × 10,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.76x = 265,727,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,727,034.78/16,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,036.87

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