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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.06, 24,468.92 and 10,066.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.06, 24,468.92 and 10,066.71 is: 15,096.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.06 : 24,468.92 = 10,066.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.06/24,468.92 = 10,066.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.06x = 24,468.92 × 10,066.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.06x = 246,321,471.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,321,471.32/16,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,096.88

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