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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.40, 24,986.70 and 10,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.40, 24,986.70 and 10,086.60 is: 15,121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.40 : 24,986.70 = 10,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.40/24,986.70 = 10,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.40x = 24,986.70 × 10,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.40x = 252,030,848.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,030,848.22/16,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.19

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