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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.57, 24,867.68 and 10,043.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.57, 24,867.68 and 10,043.73 is: 15,068.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.57 : 24,867.68 = 10,043.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.57/24,867.68 = 10,043.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.57x = 24,867.68 × 10,043.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.57x = 249,764,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,764,213.43/16,575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,068.21

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