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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.73, 24,978.07 and 10,813.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.73, 24,978.07 and 10,813.57 is: 16,198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.73 : 24,978.07 = 10,813.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.73/24,978.07 = 10,813.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.73x = 24,978.07 × 10,813.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.73x = 270,102,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,102,108.41/16,674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,198.29

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