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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.92, 24,858.24 and 7,810.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.92, 24,858.24 and 7,810.24 is: 11,711.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.92 : 24,858.24 = 7,810.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.92/24,858.24 = 7,810.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.92x = 24,858.24 × 7,810.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.92x = 194,148,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,148,820.38/16,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.29

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