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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.49, 24,566.24 and 10,866.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.49, 24,566.24 and 10,866.05 is: 16,299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.49 : 24,566.24 = 10,866.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.49/24,566.24 = 10,866.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.49x = 24,566.24 × 10,866.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.49x = 266,937,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,937,927.49/16,377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,299.07

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