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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.93, 24,977.42 and 10,084.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.93, 24,977.42 and 10,084.53 is: 15,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.93 : 24,977.42 = 10,084.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.93/24,977.42 = 10,084.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.93x = 24,977.42 × 10,084.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.93x = 251,885,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,885,490.89/16,659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.24

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