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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.21, 24,297.52 and 10,637.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.21, 24,297.52 and 10,637.43 is: 15,977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.21 : 24,297.52 = 10,637.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.21/24,297.52 = 10,637.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.21x = 24,297.52 × 10,637.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.21x = 258,463,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,463,020.09/16,176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.98

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