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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.52, 24,966.50 and 10,077.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.52, 24,966.50 and 10,077.26 is: 15,108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.52 : 24,966.50 = 10,077.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.52/24,966.50 = 10,077.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.52x = 24,966.50 × 10,077.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.52x = 251,593,736.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,593,736.57/16,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,108.45

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