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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.33, 24,985.62 and 10,089.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.33, 24,985.62 and 10,089.99 is: 15,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.33 : 24,985.62 = 10,089.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.33/24,985.62 = 10,089.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.33x = 24,985.62 × 10,089.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.33x = 252,104,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,104,655.94/16,665.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,127.49

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