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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.30, 24,849.98 and 10,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.30, 24,849.98 and 10,637.44 is: 15,945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.30 : 24,849.98 = 10,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.30/24,849.98 = 10,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.30x = 24,849.98 × 10,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.30x = 264,339,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,339,993.81/16,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,945.90

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