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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.64, 24,867.06 and 10,639.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.64, 24,867.06 and 10,639.56 is: 15,956.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.64 : 24,867.06 = 10,639.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.64/24,867.06 = 10,639.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.64x = 24,867.06 × 10,639.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.64x = 264,574,576.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,574,576.89/16,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,956.84

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