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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.02, 24,982.16 and 10,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.02, 24,982.16 and 10,087.64 is: 15,123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.02 : 24,982.16 = 10,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.02/24,982.16 = 10,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.02x = 24,982.16 × 10,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.02x = 252,011,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,011,036.50/16,663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.97

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