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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,589.63, 24,825.98 and 10,352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,589.63, 24,825.98 and 10,352.58 is: 15,492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,589.63 : 24,825.98 = 10,352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,589.63/24,825.98 = 10,352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,589.63x = 24,825.98 × 10,352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,589.63x = 257,012,944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,012,944.03/16,589.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.39

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