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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.36, 25,004.36 and 10,006.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.36, 25,004.36 and 10,006.51 is: 15,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.36 : 25,004.36 = 10,006.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.36/25,004.36 = 10,006.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.36x = 25,004.36 × 10,006.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.36x = 250,206,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,206,378.38/16,665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.56

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