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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.60, 24,970.32 and 10,071.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.60, 24,970.32 and 10,071.66 is: 15,090.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.60 : 24,970.32 = 10,071.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.60/24,970.32 = 10,071.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.60x = 24,970.32 × 10,071.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.60x = 251,492,573.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,492,573.13/16,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.52

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