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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.93, 24,488.88 and 10,777.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.93, 24,488.88 and 10,777.97 is: 16,166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.93 : 24,488.88 = 10,777.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.93/24,488.88 = 10,777.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.93x = 24,488.88 × 10,777.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.93x = 263,940,413.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,940,413.97/16,325.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.95

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