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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.94, 24,476.70 and 10,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.94, 24,476.70 and 10,066.68 is: 15,103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.94 : 24,476.70 = 10,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.94/24,476.70 = 10,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.94x = 24,476.70 × 10,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.94x = 246,399,106.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,399,106.36/16,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,103.59

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