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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.80, 24,997.20 and 10,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.80, 24,997.20 and 10,103.80 is: 15,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.80 : 24,997.20 = 10,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.80/24,997.20 = 10,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.80x = 24,997.20 × 10,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.80x = 252,566,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,566,709.36/16,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.70

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