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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.14, 24,977.86 and 10,084.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.14, 24,977.86 and 10,084.77 is: 15,119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.14 : 24,977.86 = 10,084.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.14/24,977.86 = 10,084.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.14x = 24,977.86 × 10,084.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.14x = 251,895,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,895,823.09/16,660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.67

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