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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.99, 24,941.68 and 10,060.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.99, 24,941.68 and 10,060.71 is: 15,083.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.99 : 24,941.68 = 10,060.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.99/24,941.68 = 10,060.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.99x = 24,941.68 × 10,060.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.99x = 250,931,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,931,062.45/16,635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,083.63

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