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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.14, 24,835.43 and 10,267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.14, 24,835.43 and 10,267.42 is: 15,365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.14 : 24,835.43 = 10,267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.14/24,835.43 = 10,267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.14x = 24,835.43 × 10,267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.14x = 254,995,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,995,790.69/16,595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,365.69

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