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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.61, 24,833.41 and 10,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.61, 24,833.41 and 10,357.54 is: 15,499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.61 : 24,833.41 = 10,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.61/24,833.41 = 10,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.61x = 24,833.41 × 10,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.61x = 257,213,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,213,037.41/16,594.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.79

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