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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.79, 24,984.81 and 10,089.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.79, 24,984.81 and 10,089.39 is: 15,126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.79 : 24,984.81 = 10,089.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.79/24,984.81 = 10,089.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.79x = 24,984.81 × 10,089.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.79x = 252,081,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,081,492.17/16,664.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.59

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