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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.61, 24,831.92 and 10,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.61, 24,831.92 and 10,356.54 is: 15,498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.61 : 24,831.92 = 10,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.61/24,831.92 = 10,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.61x = 24,831.92 × 10,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.61x = 257,172,684.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,172,684.79/16,593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,498.30

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