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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.78, 24,941.35 and 10,066.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.78, 24,941.35 and 10,066.98 is: 15,070.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.78 : 24,941.35 = 10,066.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.78/24,941.35 = 10,066.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.78x = 24,941.35 × 10,066.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.78x = 251,084,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,084,071.62/16,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,070.37

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