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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.63, 24,824.48 and 10,351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.63, 24,824.48 and 10,351.58 is: 15,490.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.63 : 24,824.48 = 10,351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.63/24,824.48 = 10,351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.63x = 24,824.48 × 10,351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.63x = 256,972,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,972,590.68/16,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.89

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