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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.46, 24,975.33 and 10,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.46, 24,975.33 and 10,083.10 is: 15,117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.46 : 24,975.33 = 10,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.46/24,975.33 = 10,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.46x = 24,975.33 × 10,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.46x = 251,828,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,828,749.92/16,658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.17

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