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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.36, 25,002.86 and 10,005.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.36, 25,002.86 and 10,005.51 is: 15,012.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.36 : 25,002.86 = 10,005.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.36/25,002.86 = 10,005.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.36x = 25,002.86 × 10,005.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.36x = 250,166,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,166,365.76/16,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,012.06

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