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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.14, 24,892.99 and 10,026.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.14, 24,892.99 and 10,026.48 is: 15,022.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.14 : 24,892.99 = 10,026.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.14/24,892.99 = 10,026.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.14x = 24,892.99 × 10,026.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.14x = 249,589,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,589,066.38/16,614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,022.69

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