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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.93, 24,999.38 and 10,377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.93, 24,999.38 and 10,377.21 is: 15,529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.93 : 24,999.38 = 10,377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.93/24,999.38 = 10,377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.93x = 24,999.38 × 10,377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.93x = 259,423,816.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,423,816.13/16,704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.78

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