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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.40, 25,014.30 and 10,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.40, 25,014.30 and 10,104.40 is: 15,166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.40 : 25,014.30 = 10,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.40/25,014.30 = 10,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.40x = 25,014.30 × 10,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.40x = 252,754,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,754,492.92/16,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.42

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