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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667, 24,988.16 and 10,091.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667, 24,988.16 and 10,091.64 is: 15,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667 : 24,988.16 = 10,091.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667/24,988.16 = 10,091.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667x = 24,988.16 × 10,091.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667x = 252,171,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,171,514.98/16,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.99

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