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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.76, 24,977.30 and 10,084.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.76, 24,977.30 and 10,084.39 is: 15,119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.76 : 24,977.30 = 10,084.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.76/24,977.30 = 10,084.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.76x = 24,977.30 × 10,084.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.76x = 251,880,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,880,783.93/16,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.11

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