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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.93, 24,981.95 and 10,087.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.93, 24,981.95 and 10,087.53 is: 15,123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.93 : 24,981.95 = 10,087.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.93/24,981.95 = 10,087.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.93x = 24,981.95 × 10,087.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.93x = 252,006,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,006,119.65/16,662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.76

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