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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.67, 24,980.06 and 10,086.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.67, 24,980.06 and 10,086.27 is: 15,121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.67 : 24,980.06 = 10,086.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.67/24,980.06 = 10,086.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.67x = 24,980.06 × 10,086.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.67x = 251,955,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,955,454.44/16,661.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.87

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