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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.80, 24,850.72 and 10,637.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.80, 24,850.72 and 10,637.94 is: 15,946.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.80 : 24,850.72 = 10,637.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.80/24,850.72 = 10,637.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.80x = 24,850.72 × 10,637.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.80x = 264,360,468.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,360,468.32/16,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,946.66

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