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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.13, 24,823.73 and 10,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.13, 24,823.73 and 10,351.08 is: 15,490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.13 : 24,823.73 = 10,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.13/24,823.73 = 10,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.13x = 24,823.73 × 10,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.13x = 256,952,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,952,441.01/16,588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.14

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