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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.36, 24,488.05 and 10,777.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.36, 24,488.05 and 10,777.41 is: 16,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.36 : 24,488.05 = 10,777.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.36/24,488.05 = 10,777.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.36x = 24,488.05 × 10,777.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.36x = 263,917,754.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,917,754.95/16,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.12

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