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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.36, 24,853.62 and 10,001.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.36, 24,853.62 and 10,001.99 is: 14,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.36 : 24,853.62 = 10,001.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.36/24,853.62 = 10,001.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.36x = 24,853.62 × 10,001.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.36x = 248,585,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,585,658.70/16,577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,995.49

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