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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.80, 24,950.22 and 10,066.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.80, 24,950.22 and 10,066.64 is: 15,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.80 : 24,950.22 = 10,066.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.80/24,950.22 = 10,066.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.80x = 24,950.22 × 10,066.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.80x = 251,164,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,164,882.66/16,641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.41

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