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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,591.39, 24,828.60 and 10,354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,591.39, 24,828.60 and 10,354.33 is: 15,495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,591.39 : 24,828.60 = 10,354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,591.39/24,828.60 = 10,354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,591.39x = 24,828.60 × 10,354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,591.39x = 257,083,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,083,517.84/16,591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.00

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