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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.01, 24,977.67 and 10,084.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.01, 24,977.67 and 10,084.64 is: 15,119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.01 : 24,977.67 = 10,084.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.01/24,977.67 = 10,084.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.01x = 24,977.67 × 10,084.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.01x = 251,890,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,890,809.99/16,660.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.49

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