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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.14, 24,828.23 and 10,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.14, 24,828.23 and 10,354.08 is: 15,494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.14 : 24,828.23 = 10,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.14/24,828.23 = 10,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.14x = 24,828.23 × 10,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.14x = 257,073,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,073,505.56/16,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,494.63

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