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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.14, 24,833.93 and 10,266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.14, 24,833.93 and 10,266.42 is: 15,364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.14 : 24,833.93 = 10,266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.14/24,833.93 = 10,266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.14x = 24,833.93 × 10,266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.14x = 254,955,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,955,555.63/16,594.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,364.19

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