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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.89, 24,981.98 and 10,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.89, 24,981.98 and 10,087.52 is: 15,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.89 : 24,981.98 = 10,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.89/24,981.98 = 10,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.89x = 24,981.98 × 10,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.89x = 252,006,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,006,222.89/16,662.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.80

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