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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.31, 24,867.33 and 7,217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.31, 24,867.33 and 7,217.64 is: 10,827.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.31 : 24,867.33 = 7,217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.31/24,867.33 = 7,217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.31x = 24,867.33 × 7,217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.31x = 179,483,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,483,435.70/16,577.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,827.05

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