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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,477.56, 22,739.58 and 10,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,477.56, 22,739.58 and 10,017.24 is: 13,824.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,477.56 : 22,739.58 = 10,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,477.56/22,739.58 = 10,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,477.56x = 22,739.58 × 10,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,477.56x = 227,787,830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,787,830.36/16,477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,824.12

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