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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.43, 24,488.13 and 10,777.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.43, 24,488.13 and 10,777.47 is: 16,166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.43 : 24,488.13 = 10,777.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.43/24,488.13 = 10,777.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.43x = 24,488.13 × 10,777.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.43x = 263,919,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,919,963.99/16,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.19

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