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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.76, 24,997.14 and 10,837.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.76, 24,997.14 and 10,837.56 is: 16,244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.76 : 24,997.14 = 10,837.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.76/24,997.14 = 10,837.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.76x = 24,997.14 × 10,837.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.76x = 270,908,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,908,004.58/16,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,244.64

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