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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.29, 24,987.06 and 10,090.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.29, 24,987.06 and 10,090.89 is: 15,128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.29 : 24,987.06 = 10,090.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.29/24,987.06 = 10,090.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.29x = 24,987.06 × 10,090.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.29x = 252,141,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,141,673.88/16,666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.84

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