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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.70, 24,966.72 and 10,077.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.70, 24,966.72 and 10,077.48 is: 15,108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.70 : 24,966.72 = 10,077.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.70/24,966.72 = 10,077.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.70x = 24,966.72 × 10,077.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.70x = 251,601,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,601,621.47/16,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,108.76

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