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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.14, 24,870.81 and 10,642.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.14, 24,870.81 and 10,642.06 is: 15,960.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.14 : 24,870.81 = 10,642.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.14/24,870.81 = 10,642.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.14x = 24,870.81 × 10,642.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.14x = 264,676,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,676,652.27/16,583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,960.59

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