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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.35, 24,972.18 and 10,094.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.35, 24,972.18 and 10,094.41 is: 15,125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.35 : 24,972.18 = 10,094.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.35/24,972.18 = 10,094.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.35x = 24,972.18 × 10,094.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.35x = 252,079,423.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,079,423.51/16,666.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.05

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