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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.91, 24,870.92 and 10,428.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.91, 24,870.92 and 10,428.95 is: 15,627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.91 : 24,870.92 = 10,428.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.91/24,870.92 = 10,428.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.91x = 24,870.92 × 10,428.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.91x = 259,377,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,377,404.63/16,597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,627.12

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