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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.26, 24,869.94 and 10,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.26, 24,869.94 and 10,012.92 is: 15,011.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.26 : 24,869.94 = 10,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.26/24,869.94 = 10,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.26x = 24,869.94 × 10,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.26x = 249,020,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,020,719.62/16,588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.86

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