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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.10, 24,865.65 and 10,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.10, 24,865.65 and 10,016.10 is: 15,024.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.10 : 24,865.65 = 10,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.10/24,865.65 = 10,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.10x = 24,865.65 × 10,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.10x = 249,056,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,056,836.97/16,577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,024.15

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