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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.96, 24,982.07 and 10,087.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.96, 24,982.07 and 10,087.70 is: 15,124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.96 : 24,982.07 = 10,087.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.96/24,982.07 = 10,087.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.96x = 24,982.07 × 10,087.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.96x = 252,011,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,011,452.19/16,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.05

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