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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.46, 24,973.83 and 10,082.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.46, 24,973.83 and 10,082.10 is: 15,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.46 : 24,973.83 = 10,082.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.46/24,973.83 = 10,082.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.46x = 24,973.83 × 10,082.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.46x = 251,788,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,788,651.44/16,657.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,115.67

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